By model year
The 2013 model year drew the most complaints, 49
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Model line
Audi A8
Every Audi A8 model year on file, 1995 to 2026. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.
Owner complaints, all model years25215 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years321995 to 2026
Recall campaigns31Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins18,371Summed across model years
Components
Engine and cooling leads the Audi A8 complaint record
Owner complaints across all model years, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years
The record for each Audi A8 model year
Peer index compares complaints with the median vehicle of the same model year and body class (100 is the median). It corrects for age, not for how many were sold.
| Year | Body | Complaints | Severity index | Peer index | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 162 |
| 2025 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 506 |
| 2024 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 757 |
| 2023 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 875 |
| 2022 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 3 | 0 | 934 |
| 2021 | Sedan | 5 | 0.0 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | Sedan | 3 | 33.3 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 1,275 |
| 2019 | Sedan | 14 | 7.1 | 104 | 3 | 0 | 1,311 |
| 2018 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 608 |
| 2017 | Sedan | 8 | 12.5 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 672 |
| 2016 | Sedan | 11 | 0.0 | 79 | 4 | 2 | 865 |
| 2015 | Sedan | 31 | 3.2 | 194 | 5 | 2 | 1,099 |
| 2014 | Sedan | 18 | 0.0 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 1,319 |
| 2013 | Sedan | 49 | 0.0 | 149 | 6 | 2 | 1,501 |
| 2012 | Sedan | 11 | 0.0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1,103 |
| 2011 | Sedan | 15 | 0.0 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 988 |
| 2010 | Not decoded | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 652 |
| 2009 | Sedan | 5 | 20.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 453 |
| 2008 | Sedan | 8 | 25.0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 382 |
| 2007 | Sedan | 4 | 0.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| 2006 | Sedan | 6 | 0.0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 279 |
| 2005 | Sedan | 6 | 16.7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 245 |
| 2004 | Sedan | 20 | 10.0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 209 |
| 2003 | Sedan | 3 | 0.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 132 |
| 2002 | Not decoded | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 94 |
| 2001 | Sedan | 6 | 16.7 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 94 |
| 2000 | Sedan | 3 | 33.3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 86 |
| 1999 | Sedan | 9 | 11.1 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| 1998 | Sedan | 4 | 25.0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| 1997 | Sedan | 10 | 10.0 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| 1996 | Not decoded | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| 1995 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns covering the Audi A8
- 25V-900 Dec 19, 2025
Software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended
Back-over prevention · 357k vehicles - 25V-201 Mar 31, 2025
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail
Electrical system · 44k vehicles - 24V-251 Apr 3, 2024
Electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front…
Airbags · 91 vehicles - 23V-842 Dec 13, 2023
When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current…
Electrical system · 93k vehicles - 23V-084 Feb 15, 2023
During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly
Airbags · 1,047 vehicles - 22V-806 Oct 26, 2022
Infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next…
Back-over prevention · 6,076 vehicles - 22V-742 Oct 5, 2022
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
Back-over prevention · 170k vehicles - 22V-471 Jul 1, 2022
Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate
Airbags · 29k vehicles - 22V-178 Mar 23, 2022
Turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication
Engine and cooling · 26k vehicles - 22V-034 Jan 26, 2022
Rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed
Suspension · 31k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.