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Audi S8

Every Audi S8 model year on file, 1998 to 2027. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.

Owner complaints, all model years421 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years271998 to 2027
Recall campaigns16Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins10,382Summed across model years
By model year

The 2013 model year drew the most complaints, 13, 31% of the model's total

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.

05101519982001200720102013132016201920222027
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Components

Engine and cooling leads the Audi S8 complaint record

Owner complaints across all model years, by component.

Engine and cooling
21
Visibility and wipers
8
Powertrain
4
Speed control
3
Fuel system
3
Electrical system
2
Brakes
2
Equipment
1
Wheels
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years

The record for each Audi S8 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.

Audi S8 by model year
YearBodyComplaintsSeverity indexPeer indexRecallsInvestigationsBulletins
2027Not decoded0NoneNone0018
2026Not decoded0NoneNone10153
2025Not decoded0NoneNone10495
2024Not decoded0NoneNone10743
2023Not decoded0NoneNone20858
2022Not decoded0NoneNone30894
2021Sedan10.012801,133
2020Not decoded0NoneNone40995
2019Not decoded0NoneNone00187
2018Not decoded0NoneNone10344
2017Not decoded0NoneNone20413
2016Sedan60.04332635
2015Sedan60.03842683
2014Sedan616.73052650
2013Sedan130.03952804
2012Not decoded0NoneNone00180
2011Not decoded0NoneNone00160
2010Not decoded0NoneNone00110
2009Sedan20.0710254
2008Sedan50.01410201
2007Sedan30.0710142
2003Not decoded0NoneNone0075
2002Not decoded0NoneNone0065
2001Not decoded0NoneNone0064
2000Not decoded0NoneNone0057
1999Not decoded0NoneNone0036
1998Not decoded0NoneNone0033
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns covering the Audi S8

  • 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
  • 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-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
  • 21V-825 Oct 20, 2021
    Software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse
    Back-over prevention · 2,857 vehicles
  • 21V-606 Aug 5, 2021
    Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly
    Seat belts · 45k vehicles
  • 21V-295 Apr 26, 2021
    Lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion
    Suspension · 41k vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.