Audi A6, A7, A8 Recall R/2022/132: The Mesh Size Of The Oil Strainer In The Oil Supply For Both Turbochargers Is Too Small, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 May 2022
- Launched
- 4,690
- vehicles in the UK
- 21H7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A6, A7, A8 vehicles built between 10 May 2012 and 30 March 2017. The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small. The dealer will replace the oil strainer with a revised version with a larger mesh size. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL Defect: The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small. Remedy: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil strainer with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
Are You Affected?
A6, A7, A8 built between 10 May 2012 and 30 March 2017 may be included. Audi estimates 4,690 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 21H7 or the DVSA reference R/2022/132. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2022/129 on 13 Apr 2022, for the level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient. The one launched after it was R/2022/169 on 10 Jun 2022, for engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet…. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/132, launched 4 May 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.