Bi Tdi turbo recall

**razor77** · 06-07-2016,10:26 AM

My A6 Bi Tdi went for a service yesterday, + an MMI failure, I got an update call and they told me they have applied the Turbo repair kit for the recall.

Until that point I had no idea there was a recall, I asked what it entailed and was told it was nothing just some improved parts fitted inside the turbo, the advisor was clearly reading notes and not technical.

Are any other Bi Tdi owners aware of this recall, with insight to why it's required?

I can only presume some cars have had failure, with high risk of warranty claims costing more than a recall for all affected vehicles. I'll ask for more details and the recall technical advisory notes when I collect.

**Rassi** · 06-07-2016,12:59 PM

Was not aware but good info to have. Mine is going in for a big service (30.000 km) end of August, will ask if there is any recall to be done at the same time.

If you find out more, or the invoice makes any reference to a specific recall or a TSB, I would be very interested

**Chesterfield313** · 06-07-2016,01:56 PM

Me too, mine was serviced 3 months ago and nothing was said at the time.

**Bar Shaker** · 06-07-2016,03:20 PM

Is it 313PS only or 320PS too?

**razor77** · 06-07-2016,03:22 PM

Mine's an August 13 build, so 313bhp. I'll get as much detail as possible when I get my car back. Owing to the MMI fault I am not expecting it until Friday or Monday evening.

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**razor77** · 08-07-2016,01:08 PM

In typical Audi fashion, I was not allowed to have a copy of the TBS, nor did I even get sight of it to read. Contrary to originally being told parts had been replaced, today I was told they only performed a measurement of a moving part in the turbo, and that this is routine as part of the service. If thats true, it would be good to have more detail to ensure forum members choosing indi's can makes sure the they have the same check.

It does appear itemised on my invoice as "Recall 21F5 - Servicing Turbocharger", so anyone else taking their Bi-Tdi for a service may want to specifically ask if this will be included, and share any additional details. For reference my car currently has 24,000miles/34months and it went in for an oil change service.

Off topic, they provided the usual health check and advised Brake Fluid is due in two months... why they've not changed it on this service I have no idea, perhaps they think I enjoy taking the car for servicing. :-(.

**A6S** · 08-07-2016,02:45 PM

They are probably checking that the actuator is moving freely. This was a common problem in older tdi engines when the actuator seizes and the car overboosts putting it in limp home mode. Only problem was the part was not available separately so new turbo. You can get aftermarket bits to fix it but not from vag.
As for your brake fluid, they like you to come in as often as possible so you might buy a new car and drink copious amounts of free coffee

**razor77** · 08-07-2016,06:24 PM

Ok so that simple.

You're spot on re the brake fluid, they even pointed out it should be done when I go for the first MOT... Except I live 45 miles away, and I have a trusted MOT station 4 miles away, and they know that. Ho hmm.

Drifting off topic again but related and relevant to the A6 and BiTdi. I/we are spoilt because in every way the A4 177 Tdi loaner, in contrast, was akin to my expectations of a v.basic car.

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**GTIBitdi** · 08-07-2016,07:15 PM

Based in Ireland and had car in for service today, see seperate thread bitdi running rough. The were also going to change the turbo actuator, as part of an audi campaign which was released on 1st July. However they need to order the fitting kit from Germany (bitdis in ROI, are rare as unicorns). So reckon they will get the car back in next week. I was complaining of s slight vibration, seemingly one of the actuator problems is increased vibration.

**Rassi** · 29-07-2016,09:47 PM

I had mine in for a HVAC problem (blowing hot air from the right side) and when I dropped it off Tuesday I was told that they would also do the recall on the actuator/check for play as per the Audi instructions.

When end I picked it up the recall had not been done as it had been "closed" in the meantime? I have a proper service done end of August and will query what the status of the recall is.