Audi A8 recalls
NHTSA's records list 20 safety recalls covering the Audi A8 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1998-1999, 2013-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Dec. 19, 2025.
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2026 Audi A8 recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Audi A8 recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
2024 Audi A8 recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
Component: air bags. 91 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Audi A8 recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 1,047 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Audi A8 recalls 3
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 1,047 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 6,076 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Audi A8 recalls 10
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure
Component: electrical system. 44,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 6,076 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 170,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 2,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 45,496 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Control Module Malfunction
Component: engine. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Audi A8 recalls 5
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
Component: electrical system. 93,196 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Control Module Malfunction
Component: engine. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Audi A8 recalls 3
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Control Module Malfunction
Component: engine. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured
Component: seats. 66 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Audi A8 recalls 2
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Audi A8 recalls 3
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26,093 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Audi A8 recalls 4
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26,093 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 8,985 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Audi A8 recalls 5
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26,093 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 8,985 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 6,633 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Audi A8 recalls 4
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26,093 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 8,985 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 6,633 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Audi A8 recalls 4
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Component: engine and engine cooling. 26,093 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
Component: structure. 12,964 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 8,985 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line may Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 6,633 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 Audi A8 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1998 Audi A8 recalls 1
- Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag
Component: air bags. 28,624 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.