Audi A8, S8: Engine and engine cooling — engine control module (ecu/ecm)

The hazard

An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.