Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Audi A8 L E peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Audi A8 L E
Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2021 sedan
Severity index0.02021 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Audi A8 L E name back-over prevention
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2021 Audi A8 L E
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Audi A8 L E
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 2, 2025Failure Oct 30, 2025chappaqua, NYRearview system braking
My backup camera turns off when I am backing up. I can no longer see behind my vehicle and I do not get any warnings that a car is approaching from either side of my vehicle. On a more minor note the sun roof opened on its own while I was driving on a highway during a rain storm
NHTSA complaint 11697005
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
857 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TSB_2081030_3 Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. - TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. - TSB_2078648_3 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. - TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. - TSB_2069331_8 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). - TSB_2063546_5 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering. - TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. - TSB_2082686_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a drive system fault; pressure differential sender no communication; DTC P0698; U06010. - TSB_2081573_4 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2079830_4 Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances when noises can be detected between 4000 and 4200 RPM. - TSB_2078648_2 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2073747_4 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. - TSB_2073282_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. - TSB_2071984_2 Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a seat operation display error (rear remote control). - TSB_2061464_12 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - TSB_2082323_1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. - TSB_2079830_3 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances when noises can be detected between 4000 and 4200 RPM. - TSB_2079747_2 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks. - TSB_2079520_4 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides basic informaiton on damaged high-voltage batteries. - TSB_2076404_8 Jun 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR. - TSB_2076404_7 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR. - TSB_2074640_3 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. - TSB_2073867_3 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. - TSB_2069331_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2068573_5 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message. - TSB_2065960_6 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen. - TSB_2064983_15 Jun 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit. - TSB_2059528_19 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call SOS light has a fault, LED red; DTC B200000. - TSB_2059335_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_6 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2074729_3 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. - TSB_2081990_1 May 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding high voltage battery leak test documentation. - TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2077443_3 May 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work. - TSB_2076264_6 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides repair instructions for the overhead view camera; gen 3. - TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years - TSB_2067557_2 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113). - AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when … - TSB_2081722_1 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear. - TSB_2081677_1 Apr 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informationw hen there is water in the door sill; sloshing noises. - TSB_2081030_2 Apr 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. - TSB_2081030_1 Apr 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. - TSB_2080517_3 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool - TSB_2066315_4 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when the customer reports that the USB socket is missing, pushed in, or loose. - TSB_2058831_18 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an electrical system warning; DTC U046900 stored in the ECM. - TSB_2022032_12 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. - TSB_2081531_1 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. - TSB_2081409_1 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder. - TSB_2081405_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. - TSB_2081342_1 Mar 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a Drive System Malfunction, DTCs related to Knock Sensor P0327, P0332, P0328, P0333 - V6 TFS. - TSB_2081200_1 Mar 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs. - TSB_2070349_6 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulleitn provides informiaotn when there is a loss of coolant; mechanical coolant pump 2.9L, 3.0L V6 TFSI. - TSB_2064983_14 Mar 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin procides information when there is a pixel error in the Audi virtual cockpit. - TSB_2061464_1 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - TSB_2059528_18 Mar 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when the Emergency call SOS light has a fault, LED red; DTC B200000. - TSB_2054202_7 Mar 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the Audi adaptive light system malfunctions; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.