Audi S8 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 32 owner complaints for the Audi S8 (model years 2007–2009, 2013–2018, 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (19 complaints), followed by power train (4 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi S8 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 4 of 16 | |
| Power train | 4 | 4 of 16 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 of 16 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 of 16 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 of 16 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020–2023 | 356,894 |
| 25V201000 | Mar 31, 2025 | Electrical system: software | 2021 | 44,387 |
| 23V084000 | Feb 15, 2023 | Air bags: frontal | 2022–2023 | 1,047 |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 | 6,076 |
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 22V178000 | Mar 23, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger | 2013–2017 | 26,093 |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tires | 2020–2021 | 31,058 |
| 21V825000 | Oct 20, 2021 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2021 | 2,857 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.