Recalls: Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolet
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolet
No recall information is available for the Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolet. To search for recalls of Audi models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Audi.
Problems and faults: Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolet
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolet: turbocharger failure
For Audi 8V7 S3 Cabriolets manufactured prior to October 2014, the turbocharger was susceptible to failure. Specifically, operation of the stop/start system could cause a lack of lubrication such that the bearings could overheat; the axial shaft could then snap and turbine blades could break and enter the engine. If the turbocharger failed, the driver would experience a sudden loss of power. The turbochargers that were susceptible to failure had the following part numbers:
- 06K 145 702 J (revision 1);
- 06K 145 702 N (revision 2); and,
- 06K 145 722 A (revision 3).
AustralianCar.reviews understands that the part number for the fourth revision turbocharger that was developed to overcome these failures was 06K 145 722 H; it is understood that this turbocharger was introduced in production in October 2014.
