Audi A8 recalls
23 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Audi A8. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (4), Back over prevention (3), Engine and engine cooling (3), Fuel system, gasoline (3), Electrical system (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2019–2026 Audi A6, A6 Allroad, S6 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-900Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles.
- 2021 Audi RS 7, SQ8, A8 and more recall: Electrical system: software
March 31, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-201Volkswagen 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.
- 2023–2024 Audi Q8, RS Q8, Q5 and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-251Volkswagen 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…
- 2019–2024 Audi E-Tron, A8, E-Tron GT and more recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, charging, cable/cord, onboard
December 13, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-842Volkswagen 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…
- 2022–2023 Audi S8, A8 recall: Air bags: frontal
February 15, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-084Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-806Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A5 Cabriolet, SQ8, S5 and more recall: Back over prevention: display function
October 5, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-742Volkswagen 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…
- 1997–1998 Audi A4, A8 recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
July 1, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-471Volkswagen 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…
- 2013–2017 Audi RS 7, S6, A8 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger
March 23, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-178Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles.
- 2019–2021 Audi S5, A4 Allroad, S7 and more recall: Tires
January 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-034Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A3, Q8, Q3 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-825Volkswagen 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…
- 2021–2022 Audi A6, Q8, A4 and more and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
August 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-606Volkswagen 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…
- 2019–2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, S5, S4 and more recall: Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly
April 26, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-295Volkswagen 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…
- 2019–2021 Audi S8, A8 recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
February 24, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-111Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles.
- 2013–2018 Audi S8, A8 recall: Structure: body, hood
July 7, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-397Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles.
- 1998–2001 Audi A8, A4, TT and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 31, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-056Volkswagen 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)…
- 2019 Audi A8 recall: Seats
June 5, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-415Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats.
- 2013–2016 Audi A8, S8 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
January 28, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-057Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles.
- 2015–2018 Audi A8, A7, A6 and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
January 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-035Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles.
- 2013–2015 Audi A8, S8 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
June 25, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-430Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles.
- 2010–2013 Audi A8 recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
August 24, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-619Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012.
- 2007–2009 Audi S8, A8 recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
June 9, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-415Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles.
- 2013–2014 Audi S8, A8 recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
September 23, 2013 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 13V-448Volkswagen 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Audi A8 had?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Audi A8, across 22 model years (1998–2026).
Which Audi A8 model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 Audi A8 appears in the most campaigns (10). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Audi A8 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.