- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Body, doors & structure
2016 Audi S8 Body problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2016 Audi S8's body, doors & structure with NHTSA. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Body recalls for the 2016 Audi S8
Body complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Audi S8 body complaints by year
S8 body problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data