Audi recalls RS Q8 cars over fuel leak that could cause a fire
The high-pressure fuel pump may not be correctly fixed to the cylinder head, so its connection to the fuel pipes may not seal properly, which could leak fuel and start a fire.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from Unknown.
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Recall details
- Product
- Passenger car
- Company
- Audi
- Hazard
- The high-pressure fuel pump may not be correctly affixed to the cylinder head. As a result, the connection between the pump and the fuel pipes may not be properly sealed. This may result in a fuel leakage, which could originate a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/04433/25
- Model or type: e1*2001/116*0367* (4L)
- Production dates: 09.04.2025
- Company recall code: 23HD
- Measure in force since
- Unknown
- Published on Safety Gate
- December 17, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- December 17, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Audi Passenger car (RS Q8)
- Product
- Product: Passenger car Name: RS Q8 Brand: Audi Description: Passenger car
- Risk
- Risk type: Fire The high-pressure fuel pump may not be correctly affixed to the cylinder head. As a result, the connection between the pump and the fuel pipes may not be properly sealed. This may result in a fuel leakage, which could originate a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from Unknown
- Country of origin
- Germany
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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