Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V619000 Reported August 24, 2016

Coolant leak may cause engine stall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,067 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V619000
Manufacturer Campaign
80B9
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
9,067
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 24, 2016
Completion Rate
83.27

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 audi a8 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2010, to may 14, 2012. the affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 19, 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V619000 or campaign 80B9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V619000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V619000?

NHTSA recall 16V619000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on August 24, 2016. It addresses: Coolant leak may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 9,067 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V619000 or the manufacturer campaign number 80B9. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.