harinder

Just saw this. https://www.vwvortex.com/news/audi-n...engined-model/

Jibsymalone

That's interesting, thank you for sharing! Has anyone heard anything from Audi on this yet?

virtualrc

Thanks for the heads up. Considering how often the people on this board probably crack the hood I hope that we'd be able so see this issue a mile away. Here's the text from the recall page on audiusa.com for my VIN:

Engine Compartment Weatherstrip

REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE
START DATE
Jul 07, 2020
AUDI ACTION CODE
51G6
DESCRIPTIONThe engine compartment seal (the seal around the entire engine compartment) may deform or dislocate under unfavorable circumstances. In rare cases, the engine compartment seal may become loose and get in touch with hot parts within the engine compartment due to vibrations that occur during vehicle operation. This may result in the engine compartment seal (and possibly adjacent components) becoming scorched, creating a risk of fire.

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER
20V397

REMEDY
Install a retaining plate that will prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening.

DallasDave

Holy smoke (pun intended), this happened to mine! I talked to my local dealership about it in March. There was a rubber/plastic smell coming from under the hood. I opened things up and the rubber seal (that seals the engine compartment against the hood when it is closed) had fallen off right above one of the turbo assemblies. The seal is now cracked and slightly deformed. Per my dealership, it is not covered under warranty and they quoted me some outrageous estimate. I declined and made a make shift repair myself. I'd love to get this fixed permanently.

DallasDave

virtualrc

Damn dude! Glad you caught that one. You gotta tell me how much they wanted for that. I'm seeing $120 online.

DallasDave

If my memory is correct, it was over $300. I'm going to wait for my next visit and see if I can get it replaced for free with the above referenced information.

Striker2237

What is the part number for this/where is the best place to get one? Mine has a cut in it and I would like to replace it with a new one, thanks!

DallasDave

Should be done for free at the Dealer since it is a safety recall.

Striker2237

Well to be more clear it looks like someone at some point literally cut mine and left a 1.5 inch gap at the are closest to the windshield. I'm not sure they will cover this since someone messed with it to I think make it fit better?