Recalls: Audi F1 Q8
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 F1 Q8
2017-19 Audi F1 Q8: connection between steering shaft and rack
In April 2020, recall campaign 36A1 was issued for Audi F1 Q8 vehicles that were manufactured between September 2017 and February 2019. In these vehicles, the bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque. If the bolted connection loosened, the driver may lose control of the steering and this increased the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18278.
2019 Audi F1 Q8: transmission oil leak
In June 2020, recall campaign 38C7 was issued for Audi F1 Q8 vehicles that had AL552-8Q transmissions and were manufactured between September 2019 and December 2019. In these vehicles, a gearbox oil pipe may have been incorrectly and this could cause a transmission oil leakage. If this occurred, there was an increased risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-003918.
2018-21 Audi F1 Q8: seatbelt warning may operate occasionally
In July 2021, recall campaign 90P5 was issued for 2018-21 Audi F1 Q8 vehicles. The seatbelt warning (acoustic warning tone and visual display) may operate occasionally, rather than continuously, in circumstances such as a seatbelt not fastened or unfastened while the vehicle was moving. If the warning did not sound continuously, a seatbelt may be unbuckled without the driver being informed. In the event of a collision, this condition increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001650.
2019-21 Audi F1 Q8: rear axle nuts could break and cause loss of control
In September 2021, recall campaign 42L1 was issued for 2019-21 Audi F1 Q8 vehicles. Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and could therefore break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier, and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle. These conditions could cause sudden and uncontrollable movement of the rear axle, thereby increasing the risk of injury and death to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001665.
2019-21 Audi F1 Q8: misalignment of rear axle from previous recall
In March 2022, recall campaign 42L5 was issued for 2019-21 Audi F1 Q8 vehicles. The previous replacement of the rear axle clamping nuts as part of recall 42L1 may have caused misalignment of the rear axle assembly; this could result in excessive wear to the rear tyres, and may result in a sudden flat tyre and subsequent loss of vehicle control. These circumstances increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005076.
2018-21 Audi F1 Q8: fuel delivery unit could break
In January 2023, recall campaign 20DR was issued for 2018-21 Audi 4M Q7 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit inside the fuel tank may break. If this occurs, it could result in broken pieces damaging the fuel delivery system. This could cause a sudden loss of motive power, which increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. Furthermore, the emission control system warning lamp may illuminate. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005604.
2023 Audi Q8: incorrectly welded seat frame
In November 2023, recall campaign 72N5 was issued for 2023 Audi Q8 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fracture. In the event of a collision, a fractured seat frame could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005841.
2023 Audi F1 Q8: front passenger airbag incorrectly installed
In 2023, recall campaign 69GA was issued for 2023 Audi F1 Q8 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly. For a collision which triggered airbag deployment, the airbag may not provide sufficient protection for the front seat passenger – this increased the risk of injury or death. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005898.
Problems and faults: Audi F1 Q8
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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Problems and faults: Audi F1 Q8
No information regarding common problems and faults for the Audi F1 Q8is currently available.
