Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns and 45 owner complaints for the Audi S8. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (13).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 13 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Not rated | 16 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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. (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 Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."