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...
2003-2026 · 17 model years
Audi S8 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Audi S8 across 17 model years, and it has 16 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 2003 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 16
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S8 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common S8 problems
Audi S8 recalls 16
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Latest S8 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi s8. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to audi albany (723 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518)783-5003) where it was diagnosed that the glue used to secure the sun roof failed. The contact was informed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the insurance company attempting to replace the sun roof with a used one. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Driving down the highway my sunroof glass came out the entire frame
The actual rear view camera screen lifts out of dash in this car. Shortly after purchaceing my car the entier screen stopped lifing out of the dash there for I have no camera operation. All of the controls of the factory air bag suspension and any ride controls are unusable as you no longer have a screen to view any of the controls/navagation/hands free controls/bluetooth or rear view of the car while operating the car. All you hear is a sound of a gear stripped out clicking and your screen never lifts out of the...
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dash.I feel this is a safety issue only because this is a large car with multiple blind spots espicially if the rear glass has any tint on it. I have done lots of reserch on line and have found hundereds of complaints and every one of them are identical. Every complaint states the is a cheap plastic gear that strips out and audi wants $1100 dollars to replace the entire system only to replace it with the same plastic piece that originally failed no upgrade or permenate fix for this issue. The dealer ship is aware of this flaw and told me this is a common problum and was able to quote the repair over the phone with out even an inspection. If there was a small child or anything behind this car you would have no idea and back over them/or it only because of the huge blind spot and no camera operation.Please look into this safety issue as it was not only in the 2007 s8 it was also in the a8 and any other audi with a mmi lift screen installed for multiple years. *Tr
Failed windshield wiper bearings. Replace with new. My wife's 2005 quatro is doing the same thing [[redacted]]! They just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. The bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. Audi says happens in cold climates. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
I had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. Both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..One cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..I think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. The contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. The dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 42,530.
Questions about the Audi S8
Which Audi S8 years have the most problems?
Which Audi S8 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Audi S8 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), visibility & wipers (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi S8 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls across all Audi S8 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data