There have been 7 safety recalls for the Audi S8. 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 S8.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun. 25, 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6,633 |
| Jun. 9, 2016 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 536 |
| Sep. 23, 2013 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 1,120 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 Audi S8 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi S8 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi S8 | 1 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | 2 |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 3 |
| 2014 Audi S8 | 4 |
| 2013 Audi S8 | 4 |
| 2009 Audi S8 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi S8 | 1 |
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1 |