Audi S8 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
16 recalls found for the Audi S8 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 42 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi S8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 Audi S8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 Audi S8 | 5 | 6 |
| 2013 Audi S8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2009 Audi S8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Audi S8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1 | 3 |
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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 S8 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.
- 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.
- Mar 23, 202222V178000Engine and engine cooling26,093 vehiclesAudi A8, S6 and 3 more models
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
- Jan 26, 202222V034000Tires, suspension31,058 vehiclesAudi A5, RS 5 and 21 more models
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Oct 20, 202121V825000Back over prevention2,857 vehiclesAudi A3, A4 and 14 more models
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.