NHTSA Recall 14V516000: Engine and engine cooling and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,814 vehicles. It affects 2013 Audi Q7.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V516000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 47L8 |
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 26, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Safety risk
If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V516000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q7 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.