Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2018 Audi S8 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Audi S8. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
1recalls
0owner complaints
344+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Audi S8. Check your S8 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Audi S8 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 20V397000
- 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.
2018 Audi S8 complaints and service bulletins
Audi has issued at least 344 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 (132)
- Electrical System (91)
- Unknown Or Other (37)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (32)
- Steering (29)
- Service Brakes (24)
Check your S8 by VIN
Not every 2018 Audi S8 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Audi dealer.