Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2018 Audi A8 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Audi A8. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

2recalls

0owner complaints

615+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Audi A8. Check your A8 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Audi A8 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

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 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 →

2018 Audi A8 complaints and service bulletins

Audi has issued at least 615 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.

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (185)
Electrical System (139)
Unknown Or Other (67)
Structure (44)
Engine and Engine Cooling (41)
Steering (38)

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2018 Audi A8 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Audi A8. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.

2recalls

0owner complaints

615+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Audi A8. Check your A8 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Audi A8 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

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 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 →

2018 Audi A8 complaints and service bulletins

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (185)

Electrical System (139)

Unknown Or Other (67)

Structure (44)

Engine and Engine Cooling (41)

Steering (38)