Vehicle recall 21V339000 · May 12, 2021
Audi RS 6 Avant, RS 7 and 3 more models
Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
- Consequence
- Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 10G9.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V339000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10G9
- Owner notification
- July 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi RS 6 Avant (2021): 2021
- Audi RS 7 (2021): 2021
- Audi RS Q8 (2021): 2021
- Audi SQ7 (2021): 2021
- Audi SQ8 (2021): 2021
Has your Audi been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Audi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.