Audi A8 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
31 recalls found for the Audi A8 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 252 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi A8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi A8 | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 Audi A8 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 Audi A8 | 3 | 14 |
| 2018 Audi A8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Audi A8 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 Audi A8 | 4 | 11 |
| 2015 Audi A8 | 5 | 31 |
| 2014 Audi A8 | 5 | 18 |
| 2013 Audi A8 | 6 | 49 |
| 2012 Audi A8 | 1 | 11 |
| 2011 Audi A8 | 1 | 15 |
| 2010 Audi A8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Audi A8 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 Audi A8 | 1 | 20 |
| 2003 Audi A8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Audi A8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 Audi A8 | 4 | 9 |
| 1998 Audi A8 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 Audi A8 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 Audi A8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Audi A8 | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Audi A8 recalls
- Dec 19, 202525V900000Back over prevention356,894 vehiclesAudi A8, Q8 and 16 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Mar 31, 202525V201000Electrical system44,387 vehiclesAudi A6, A6 allroad and 12 more models
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
- Apr 3, 202424V251000Air bags91 vehiclesAudi Q3, Q5 and 12 more models
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
- Dec 13, 202323V842000Electrical system93,196 vehiclesAudi e-tron, Q5 and 5 more models
When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact…
- Feb 15, 202323V084000Air bags1,047 vehiclesAudi A8 and S8
During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly.
- Oct 26, 202222V806000Equipment, back over prevention6,076 vehiclesAudi A6 allroad, A8 and 23 more models
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
- Oct 5, 202222V742000Back over prevention170,296 vehiclesAudi RS Q8, A4 and 22 more models
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
- Jul 1, 202222V471000Air bags28,624 vehiclesAudi A4 and A8
Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.