AUDI A8 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

6
Complaints
58
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

6 Complaints 58 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

58 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V201000 SAFETY RECALL
44.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 90VC
Notice Date: Apr 24, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2025
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V842000 SAFETY RECALL
93.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2023
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Potential Risk:
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 93U6/93U8
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2023
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V806000 SAFETY RECALL
6.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2022
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potential Risk:
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 91Ei
Notice Date: Jun 6, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V742000 SAFETY RECALL
170.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Safety Issue:

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 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potential Risk:
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 91DZ
Notice Date: Oct 25, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V034000 SAFETY RECALL
31.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2022
Safety Issue:

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 have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Potential Risk:
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 42L5
Notice Date: Mar 3, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V825000 SAFETY RECALL
2.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2021
Safety Issue:

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potential Risk:
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 91CR
Notice Date: Nov 9, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V606000 SAFETY RECALL
45.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2021
Safety Issue:

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, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 69CR, 69CS
Notice Date: Aug 27, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V295000 SAFETY RECALL
41K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Potential Risk:
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 42L1
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V111000 SAFETY RECALL
238 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Potential Risk:
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 97EV
Notice Date: Mar 12, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2021

Consumer Complaints

6 Complaints
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11581253 Other
Apr 4, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Corrective Action:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Additional Notes:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11581253
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2024
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11581253 Other
Apr 4, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Corrective Action:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Additional Notes:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11581253
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2024
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11581253 Other
Apr 4, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Corrective Action:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Additional Notes:

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11581253
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2024
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11473198 Other
Jul 10, 2022
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

fuel pump leak, dealer claimed the seal is broken from the manufacture, gave out strong gasoline smell

Corrective Action:

fuel pump leak, dealer claimed the seal is broken from the manufacture, gave out strong gasoline smell

Additional Notes:

fuel pump leak, dealer claimed the seal is broken from the manufacture, gave out strong gasoline smell

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11473198
Notice Date: Jul 10, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11473200 Other
Jul 10, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Delay in change gear especially from full stop, vehicle recoil, jump, jolt, sometimes with loud noise

Corrective Action:

Delay in change gear especially from full stop, vehicle recoil, jump, jolt, sometimes with loud noise

Additional Notes:

Delay in change gear especially from full stop, vehicle recoil, jump, jolt, sometimes with loud noise

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11473200
Notice Date: Jul 10, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11445709 Other
Dec 31, 2021
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I was driving in the morning on a November day on a rural road. The rear moon roof exploded outward. The sound was deafening and scared my passenger and I. The center glass exploded outward, scattering glass outside and inside of the car. I believe that if this happened that passengers in the car could be hurt. Other drivers on the highway could be startled on their car damaged by the flying glass. An accident could be induced by the incident either by the drive of my car or by nearby drivers.

Corrective Action:

I was driving in the morning on a November day on a rural road. The rear moon roof exploded outward. The sound was deafening and scared my passenger and I. The center glass exploded outward, scattering glass outside and inside of the car. I believe that if this happened that passengers in the car could be hurt. Other drivers on the highway could be startled on their car damaged by the flying glass. An accident could be induced by the incident either by the drive of my car or by nearby drivers.

Additional Notes:

I was driving in the morning on a November day on a rural road. The rear moon roof exploded outward. The sound was deafening and scared my passenger and I. The center glass exploded outward, scattering glass outside and inside of the car. I believe that if this happened that passengers in the car could be hurt. Other drivers on the highway could be startled on their car damaged by the flying glass. An accident could be induced by the incident either by the drive of my car or by nearby drivers.

Manufacturer: AUDI
Mfg Campaign: 11445709
Notice Date: Dec 31, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2021

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