Every 2015 Audi A8 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V178000
Mar 23, 2022Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Full recall details for 22V178000 →Structure · NHTSA 20V397000
Jul 7, 2020Structure:Body:Hood
- 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.
- Risk
- If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V397000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V057000
Jan 28, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
- Risk
- Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
- Fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Full recall details for 19V057000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V035000
Jan 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Full recall details for 19V035000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V430000
Jun 25, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Full recall details for 18V430000 →
2015 Audi A8 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A8, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. Audi has issued at least 1,106 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine17
- Service Brakes4
- Electrical System3
- Wheels3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Power Train2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (329)
- Electrical System (247)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (157)
- Engine (82)
- Unknown Or Other (64)
- Service Brakes (44)
Read Audi A8 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Audi A8
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
EA22001Opened Apr 4, 2022Closed May 26, 2023
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
PE21009Opened Mar 29, 2021Closed May 27, 2022
What people reported
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A8. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY CAUSING ME A HEAD INJURY. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY SITING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED $16,000.00 IN REPAIR COST.”
2015 AUDI A8Feb 21, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11310484
“So I purchased a vehicle from wright drive in El Paso, Texas. I was driving home back to Alamogordo which is 90 miles away, maybe 80 I realized there was no adaptive cruise control. So I messaged dealership. They told me that there was nothing they could do. It's not a safety issue.”
2015 AUDI A8Oct 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11691917
“Yet another beautiful Audi 3.0tfsi with the rocker arm failure ... how is there not a class action lawsuit already ? I have a knock in my valve train and I just bought this car two days ago ....”
2015 AUDI A8Jan 5, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11634247
“Water leaking from passenger side top right corner from windshield. Glass isn't damaged. Just started leaking for no reason”
2015 AUDI A8Feb 22, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11573260
“The contact owns a 2015 Audi A8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle that stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced.”
2015 AUDI A8Apr 12, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11460496
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