There have been 18 safety recalls for the Audi A8. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi A8.
the inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 1998 audi a8 and 1997-1998 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A8, 2014 Audi A8, 2015 Audi A8, 2016 Audi A8, 2017 Audi A8, 2014 Audi RS7, 2015 Audi RS7, 2016 Audi RS7, 2017 Audi RS7, 2013 Audi S6, 2014 Audi S6, 2015 Audi S6, 2016 Audi S6, 2017 Audi S6, 2013 Audi S7, 2014 Audi S7, 2015 Audi S7, 2016 Audi S7, 2017 Audi S7, 2013 Audi S8, 2014 Audi S8, 2015 Audi S8, 2016 Audi S8, 2017 Audi S8 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 a8, s6 sedan, s7, s8, and 2014-2017 rs7 vehicles. the turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2019 Audi RS5, 2020 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Audi SQ5 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A8, 2014 Audi A8, 2015 Audi A8, 2016 Audi A8, 2017 Audi A8, 2018 Audi A8, 2013 Audi S8, 2014 Audi S8, 2015 Audi S8, 2016 Audi S8, 2017 Audi S8, 2018 Audi S8 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s8 and a8 vehicles. the seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Audi A4, 2000 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A8, 2000 Audi TT, 2001 Audi TT |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 tt roadster, 2000 tt coupe, 1999 audi a8, 1998-2000 audi a6, and 1999-2000 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A8, 2014 Audi A8, 2015 Audi A8, 2013 Audi S8, 2014 Audi S8, 2015 Audi S8 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 audi s8 and a8 vehicles. the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Audi A8, 2011 Audi A8, 2012 Audi A8, 2013 Audi A8 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2007 Audi S8, 2008 Audi S8, 2009 Audi S8 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi a8 and s8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A8, 2014 Audi A8, 2013 Audi S8, 2014 Audi S8 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi a8 and s8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 1, 2022 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 28,624 |
| Mar. 23, 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | 26,053 |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2,857 |
| Apr. 26, 2021 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 40,993 |
| Jul. 7, 2020 | Structure:body:hood | 12,964 |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 106,857 |
| Jun. 25, 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6,633 |
| Aug. 24, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 9,067 |
| Jun. 9, 2016 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 536 |
| Sep. 23, 2013 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 1,120 |
| Aug. 14, 2008 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 13,900 |
| Nov. 30, 2006 | Air Bags:frontal | 5,902 |
| Aug. 31, 2006 | Air Bags:frontal | 7,674 |
| Nov. 16, 2005 | Air Bag | 1,530 |
| Aug. 15, 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 600 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 83,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1999 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 51,900 |
| Oct. 8, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal | 39,300 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2017 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2015 Audi A8 | 3 |
| 2014 Audi A8 | 4 |
| 2013 Audi A8 | 5 |
| 2012 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2011 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2010 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2004 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2003 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2002 Audi A8 | 1 |
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 1999 Audi A8 | 4 |
| 1998 Audi A8 | 3 |
| 1997 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 1996 Audi A8 | 2 |
| 1995 Audi A8 | 1 |