https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi S8. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:46:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-25V201000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-2046874 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT There is a possibility that the sunroof glass may detach from the vehicle's frame, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1976926 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Water Pump and thermostat has a faulty design that causes coolant to leak either around the O Ring and/or the elbow. I am in my third water pump and thermostat with only 69,000 miles on the vehicle. Issue appears to be common on the EA824 (4.0 twin turbo) engine with hundreds of reports from the complete range of EA824 equipped vehicles (S8, RS7, S6, S7, A8 etc). Average mileage of those report https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1976198 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Audi S8. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the engine oil level was abnormally low, prompting him to add oil to the engine. However, afterwards the contact stated that the low oil warning light illuminated again, after which there https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1921718 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't depart the car which would have caused damage to cars behind me. This issue seems the same as NHTSA Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 16V-415 / 60C3, however my VIN is not part of it. I'm reporting this beca https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1921719 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't depart the car which would have caused damage to cars behind me. This issue seems the same as NHTSA Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 16V-415 / 60C3, however my VIN is not part of it. I'm reporting this beca https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1872356 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Audi S8. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle, but the vehicle was shaking while driving. The contact also stated the vehicle had stalled. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the oxyge https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1866270 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT During our recent rains i discovered water dripping on me from the center overhead console at the top of the windshield. This totally distracted me while driving as I was shocked by it's sudden occurrence. The next day, I suspected sunroof drains and proceeded to chase a flexible line thru them in the front drains and tested with water, it drained fine and no evidence of dripping inside. Went out https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1862485 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT When started up on 11/17/22, multiple warning lights came on in rapid sequence advising of an electrical system & battery malfunction. Warning was to not drive the vehicle and contact service. I shut off the vehicle and re-started it. The same warnings were displayed. I was about 0.8 mile from the dealer so I attempted to drive it to their location. On the way, the warnings continued to show. Afte https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1862486 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT When started up on 11/17/22, multiple warning lights came on in rapid sequence advising of an electrical system & battery malfunction. Warning was to not drive the vehicle and contact service. I shut off the vehicle and re-started it. The same warnings were displayed. I was about 0.8 mile from the dealer so I attempted to drive it to their location. On the way, the warnings continued to show. Afte https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1862487 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT When started up on 11/17/22, multiple warning lights came on in rapid sequence advising of an electrical system & battery malfunction. Warning was to not drive the vehicle and contact service. I shut off the vehicle and re-started it. The same warnings were displayed. I was about 0.8 mile from the dealer so I attempted to drive it to their location. On the way, the warnings continued to show. Afte https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1851929 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The windshield top gasket is not working and the glass can be easily pushed out an 1/8”. Wind can be heard while driving and when it’s raining water runs through steady stream. I was under the impression that the windshield is an integral part of the cars structure. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V742000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 R https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1839673 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The dealer doesn’t want to perform the recall due to branded title. They should though. Please look into it https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V178000-audi-audi-s8-2016 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V178000-audi-audi-s8-2015 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V178000-audi-audi-s8-2014 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V178000-audi-audi-s8-2013 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1795823 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Turbo failure and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) failure. Whining noise from PCV and smoke out the tail pipes with no power. Had to pay out of pocket to remedy issues. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1793371 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Engine turbocharger experience catastrophic damage, engine stalled, power steering was disrupted. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-22V034000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not ha https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1787810 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving at 85 MPH, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a callback. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-21V825000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the require https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1766574 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The car was running rough for a couple weeks; hesitant to accelerate, failed to start multiple times and idled rough. One day I was coming home from my hour long commute, I put the car in reverse in my driveway and the car started bucking so badly that it became un-drivable. At this point we had to get the car towed on a flatbed an hour away to the nearest dealership and this is when we discovered https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#recall-21V606000-audi-audi-s8-2021 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1756611 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY, MY CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD DYSFUNCTIONAL BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. BRAKE WAS HARDLY WORKING AND I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO CONTROL STEERING. BASICALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH, CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND I LOST STEERING AND BRAKING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD INTO A VACANT PARKING LOT AND CAR CAME TO A STOP. FORTUNATELY, NO CARS WER https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1755796 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT TURBOS FAILED, CAR STALLED AND WILL NOT START UNLESS GIVING IT GAS. DOWN ON POWER AND PERFORMANCE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1750548 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT sUN ROOF EXPLODED ON MT AUDIS8 2013. 6/03/2021. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-s8#complaint-1747966 Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 AUDI S8. The contact stated while driving 60MPH the vehicle began to vibrate violently from the engine compartment; the cabin filled up with smoke and the vehicle tailpipe began producing smoke. The contact was unable to pull over and manually moved the vehicle into the shoulder. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated The vehicle was towed to the contact's r