18 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi A8, across model years 2010–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your A8 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi A8 model years, the 2021 has the most recalls (10); the 2013 drew the most owner complaints (49).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi A8 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 |
| 2012 | 1 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 | 49 |
| 2014 | 5 | 18 |
| 2015 | 5 | 31 |
| 2016 | 4 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q7 models due to rearview camera software issues that may prevent image display, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Audi for free software updates.
Audi is recalling 2021 A6 Allroad models with potential instrument panel display failure, risking critical safety information loss. Owners must contact Audi for free software update.
Volkswagen Group recalls 2023 Audi S5 models with deactivated front passenger air bags that won't deploy during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.
Audi is recalling certain 2020 Q5 models due to a fire risk from overheating 220V/240V charging cables. Owners must use only 110V home cables or public charging stations to prevent fire hazards.
Audi is recalling certain 2021-2022 A6 Allroad models due to rearview camera display failure that reduces rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the infotainment unit replaced free of charge.
When the Audi A8 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A8; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 18 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi A8, covering model years 2010–2026. The most recent was issued Dec 19, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2021 Audi A8 has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (3), Engine and Engine Cooling (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Electrical System (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.