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Audi A8 recalls and problems

26 recalls and 231 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
26
Complaints
231
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
5

Choose a model year

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Audi A8 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 A8100000
2025 A8100000
2024 A8200000
2023 A8200000
2022 A8300000
2021 A81050000
2020 A8530100
2019 A83151000
2018 A8200000
2017 A8381000
2016 A84110000
2015 A85321010
2014 A85180000
2013 A86500000
2012 A81110000
2011 A81150000
2010 A8110000
2009 A8151000
2008 A8182000
2007 A8240000
2006 A8260000
2005 A8160100
2004 A81200200
2003 A8130000
2002 A8110000
2001 A8261000
2000 A8230100

Most reported Audi A8 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine94
Electrical System33
Unknown or Other22
Vehicle Speed Control21
Power Train19
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Service Brakes14
Suspension11
Visibility10
Structure9

All Audi A8 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-900Dec 19, 20252019–2026Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-201Mar 31, 20252021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-251Apr 3, 20242024Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-842Dec 13, 20232020–2021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-084Feb 15, 20232022–2023Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222021–2022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-178Mar 23, 20222013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222020–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212020–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-111Feb 24, 20212019–2021Engine and Engine Cooling, EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-397Jul 7, 20202013–2018StructureVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-415Jun 5, 20192019SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-057Jan 28, 20192013–2016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-035Jan 16, 20192015–2018Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-430Jun 25, 20182013–2015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-619Aug 24, 20162010–2013Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-415Jun 9, 20162007–2009VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
13V-448Sep 23, 20132013–2014VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
08V-397Aug 14, 20082000–2003Power TrainVolkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
06V-454Nov 30, 20062006–2007Air BagsOn certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code.
06V-324Aug 31, 20062004–2005Air BagsOn certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.
05V-522Nov 16, 20052006Air BagsOn certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
01V-259Aug 15, 20012000–2001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi A8?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Audi A8 has the most reports (50). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi A8 have?

NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Audi A8 model years 2000–2026.

What are the most common Audi A8 problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.