Audi S8 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Audi S8, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 19, 2025Crash risk2019–2025 Audi A6, 2020–2026 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019–2025 Audi A7 and 15 other models — Back Over Prevention
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 intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V900000 · 357K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 31, 2025Crash risk2021 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A7 and 11 other models — Electrical System
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 display may fail.
25V201000 · 44K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 15, 2023Crash risk2022–2023 Audi A8, 2022–2023 Audi S8 — Air Bags
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
23V084000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 26, 2022Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A4 Allroad and 22 other models — Equipment
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, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V806000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 5, 2022Crash risk2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 21 other models — Back Over Prevention
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, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V742000 · 170K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 23, 2022Crash risk2013–2017 Audi A8, 2014–2017 Audi RS 7, 2013–2017 Audi S6 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 of lubrication.
22V178000 · 26K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 26, 2022Crash risk2020–2021 Audi A4, 2020–2021 Audi A4 Allroad, 2019–2021 Audi A5 and 20 other models — 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, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
22V034000 · 31K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 20, 2021Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5 and 13 other models — Back Over Prevention
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 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V825000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 5, 2021Crash risk2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 24 other models — Seat Belts
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 Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
21V606000 · 45K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 26, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Audi A4, 2019–2021 Audi A5, 2020–2021 Audi A6 and 16 other models — Suspension
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, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
21V295000 · 41K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 24, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Audi A8, 2020–2021 Audi S8 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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 control module malfunction.
21V111000 · 238 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 7, 2020Fire risk2013–2018 Audi A8, 2013–2018 Audi S8 — Structure
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.
20V397000 · 13K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 28, 2019Fire risk2013–2016 Audi A8, 2013–2016 Audi S8 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
19V057000 · 9K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 25, 2018Fire risk2013–2015 Audi A8, 2013–2015 Audi S8 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
18V430000 · 7K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 9, 2016Crash risk2007–2009 Audi A8, 2007–2009 Audi S8 — Visibility
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, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
16V415000 · 536 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Audi A8, 2013–2014 Audi S8 — Visibility
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 equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.
13V448000 · 1K units · Volkswagen of America, Inc.