Audi Q7, A8, Q8 recall: Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
The fix
The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 | 1 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 1,568 |
| A8 | 1 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 1,568 |
| Q8 | 1 Sep 2019 | 31 Dec 2019 | 1,568 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 May 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.