AUDI A8 recalls
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the AUDI A8; the most recent was received 2025-12-19 (Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
All AUDI A8 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | 2025-12-19 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as inte… |
| 25V201000 | 2025-03-31 | Electrical System › Software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel displa… |
| 24V251000 | 2024-04-03 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Spo… |
| 23V842000 | 2023-12-13 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 20… |
| 23V084000 | 2023-02-15 | Air Bags › Frontal | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such… |
| 22V806000 | 2022-10-26 | Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7,… |
| 22V742000 | 2022-10-05 | Back Over Prevention › Display Function | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A… |
| 22V471000 | 2022-07-01 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSA… |
| 22V178000 | 2022-03-23 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger | 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 … |
| 22V034000 | 2022-01-26 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,… |
| 21V825000 | 2021-10-20 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 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 Seda… |
| 21V606000 | 2021-08-05 | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Qua… |
| 21V295000 | 2021-04-26 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly | 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,… |
| 21V111000 | 2021-02-24 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a co… |
| 20V397000 | 2020-07-07 | Structure › Body › Hood | 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. |
| 20V056000 | 2020-01-31 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) th… |
| 19V415000 | 2019-06-05 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate. |
| 19V057000 | 2019-01-28 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. |
| 19V035000 | 2019-01-16 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
| 18V430000 | 2018-06-25 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 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. |
| 16V619000 | 2016-08-24 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coo… |
| 16V415000 | 2016-06-09 | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 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, … |
| 13V448000 | 2013-09-23 | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 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 eq… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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