Audi UK S/RS 4.0tfsi Recall

[KungFuPanda]

Just been reading on some S/RS Facebook Groups that Audi UK have finally accepted that there maybe problems with the oil strainer which leads to the turbos and can cause oil starvation resulting in failed turbos in some scenarios.

It's been reported that owners of such models can now book their car in for recall work which will result in a revised part being fitted. The job is quite a pricey one if you were paying yourself as the part, although cheap, is located deep in the V of the engine. Given the work carried out, I presume an oil and filter change will be included too. I've also heard that Audi are also warranting the turbos for 10 years.

So, this is good news for those with the right car!

[Dr G]

Well blow me, I bet just last week that Audi would either do nothing, or do it on a "load moaning only" basis, but I can confirm this recall is now live:



That's just a random 15 RS6 but I'll look at a few more models. If anyone wants me to check theirs I'll take a look.

[KungFuPanda]

It’s on the DVLA MOT/Recall checker now.

My 2015 S8 is confirmed.

[KungFuPanda]

When I spoke to a service advisor at Audi, they said it was a four hour book time. I thought it was a bigger job than that?

[Batleyred]

Glad I read this. I’ve 2017 rs6 p. It’s booked in for oil service change this coming week. My cars on the recall checker. Should Audi have told me this when I booked the service. Interesting if it involves an oil and filter change. Let’s see what they say in the morning.

[KungFuPanda]

To be fair to them, the recall was only announced in the U.K. on Thursday so they might not have known.

I’d cancel the oil and filter change and just get the recall done!

[Dr G]

KungFuPanda said:

When I spoke to a service advisor at Audi, they said it was a four hour book time. I thought it was a bigger job than that?

I had in my head 5.x although that may be including oil change.

I'll look it up and post process here when I get a minute.

[Batleyred]

Recall booked in end of this month, it’s a two day job. I’m awaiting conformation this will be sufficient to cover my oil and filter change service history stamp. Last thing I’d want is not to have a full history.

[Batleyred]

KungFuPanda said:

I’d cancel the oil and filter change and just get the recall done!

I’m going ahead with my service tomorrow. No one at Audi will confirm anything. History on my car is more more important especially my warranty.

[Adrian E]

I wonder where it leaves those who’ve already suffered the results of the blocked strainer?! Recall my local indy specialist doing an S8 that needed 2 new turbos……

[Dr G]

Adrian E said:

I wonder where it leaves those who’ve already suffered the results of the blocked strainer?! Recall my local indy specialist doing an S8 that needed 2 new turbos……

I've one customer querying the same currently, and have asked she lets me know what the response is...

[Batleyred]

Just received a call from Audi to cancel my 31st May appointment for the recall. They said the recall is not going ahead. I asked a few questions but the lady did not no much. Anyone shed any light .

[KungFuPanda]

I think they’re having problems getting the parts so they’ve been cancelling appointments and looking at rebooking later in the year.

[A14RGS]

KungFuPanda said:

I think they’re having problems getting the parts so they’ve been cancelling appointments and looking at rebooking later in the year.

Agreed.
I had my 2016 S6 booked in for the recall work last week (scheduled for two days), but I received a call from the dealer a few days prior to advise that the parts were on factory back order and hence the appointment was cancelled. They will call me as soon as the parts are in stock...

[tenmantaylor]

Anyone booked in or had this done yet?

[tenmantaylor]

My S6 Avant is booked in for recall at Audi Tetbury Wednesday. They have the parts.

Edited by tenmantaylor on Monday 11th July 18:23

[tenmantaylor]

My S6 Avant is booked in for recall at Audi Tetbury Wednesday. They have the parts.

Edited by tenmantaylor on Monday 11th July 19:53

[Feltwell]

How did it go?

Mine is booked into Audi Shrewsbury in September, earliest they could do.

Wondering if it's worth paying for a new PCV Oil Separator whilst they're in there, it'll have to come off anyway for the oil strainer so they should change it for parts costs only.

Also wondering if it's worth paying for an MMI update. My car (2016 S6 Avant) has been to Indys only after it's first service.

[Percy Cushion]

tenmantaylor said:

Anyone booked in or had this done yet?

I’ve just had my RS6 done this week, previous appointment cancelled by Audi but it’s now been done. Two day job.

[A14RGS]

tenmantaylor said:

My S6 Avant is booked in for recall at Audi Tetbury Wednesday. They have the parts.

Edited by tenmantaylor on Monday 11th July 19:53

Keep us updated please.

Mine's also booked in at Tetbury Audi, but not until next month to suit my availability.
They're my local dealer and I used them for the last service on my S6, with no cause for concern.
Curious whether they change oil and filter as part of the recall (on the basis that it's oil related) and hence how this impacts on the scheduled Oil Service.