Every 2016 Audi S8 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 →
2016 Audi S8 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi S8. Audi has issued at least 642 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
- Service Brakes2
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (182)
- Electrical System (151)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (81)
- Unknown Or Other (67)
- Engine (46)
- Service Brakes (36)
Read Audi S8 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Audi S8
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 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi S8. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
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