Thursday, 02 November 2017

Audi issues diesel recall

Reuters reports that Audi has recalled 5,000 cars in Europe.

The recall comes after the discovery that 5,000 cars are emitting too much nitrogen oxide. The majority of the affected A8 model vehicles with 2.4 litre V8 engines are in Germany, made between 2013 and 2017.

The vehicles will need to have a software fix which are likely to be available Q1 of 2018. 'Among other things, the update should ensure that after cold starts the engine more quickly reaches optimal operating conditions for the exhaust-gas treatment system so that its emissions are improved in real driving conditions,' Audi said.

'During the testing, it will be ensured that the new software has no disadvantages for customers in terms of fuel consumption or performance.'