- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Audi S8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Audi S8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2020 for the hood.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Audi S8 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Audi S8 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi S8: every year compared
All S8 years2018 Audi S8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi S8 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Audi A3 | 44 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 43 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 12 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A5 | 9 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 Allroad | 9 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Audi S8
Does the 2018 Audi S8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Audi S8: hood (July 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Audi S8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Audi S8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 87 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi S8 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi S8 years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2007 (3). See every Audi S8 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Audi S8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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