The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
The risk
Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 2024
14 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the service brakes, air; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
| 24V880000 21 Nov 2024 | International Motors, LLC |
| 24V750000 2 Oct 2024 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 24V620000 19 Aug 2024 | Kalmar Solutions, LLC |
| 24V558000 25 Jul 2024 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V559000 25 Jul 2024 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V465000 20 Jun 2024 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 24V453000 18 Jun 2024 | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| 24V415000 6 Jun 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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