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23 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Audi is recalling 1997-1998 A4 and 1998 A8 vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may explode or underinflate, posing a risk of injury.
Audi is recalling 2013-2017 A8, S6, S7, S8, and RS7 vehicles because a blocked turbocharger oil strainer can cause engine failure and increase crash risk.
Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 vehicles for rear axle lock nuts that may break from stress corrosion. A broken lock nut can cause axle misalignment, loss of control, and increased crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi A8, A4, TT, and A6 models because driver air bag inflators may absorb moisture, potentially causing improper deployment in a crash.
Audi is recalling specific 2015-2018 models because fuel rails may leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles because a fuel supply line may leak, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) is recalling certain 2019–2026 Audi vehicles due to a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. This defect reduces driver visibility behind the vehicle and increases crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS and S models because a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2023-2024 Audi models because an electrical connection in the front passenger occupant detection system may loosen, disabling the front passenger airbag and preventing deployment during a crash.
Audi is recalling select 2019-2024 electric vehicles due to fire risk from overheating 220V/240V home charging cables. Owners should stop using the affected cables and switch to 110V charging or public stations until replacement cables with temperature sensors are supplied.
Audi is recalling 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles because the front-passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi vehicles. The infotainment system may fail to display the rearview camera, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
Certain 2021-2022 Audi vehicles may display a blank or black screen instead of the rearview camera image in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the infotainment software at no cost.
Certain 2019-2021 Audi vehicles are recalled for rear axle misalignment that may cause premature tire wear and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and adjust the alignment at no charge, replacing any worn tires as needed.
Volkswagen Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi vehicles due to a software error that may prevent the rear-view camera from displaying when reversing, potentially reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
Certain 2021 Audi RS Q8 vehicles have rear seat belt retractors that may deactivate prematurely, preventing child restraint systems from securing properly. Dealers will repair affected components free of charge.
Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles due to a missing sealing pin on the engine control module connector. Moisture can enter the connector and cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Audi is recalling 2013-2018 A8 and S8 vehicles because a loose engine compartment seal may contact hot components, increasing fire risk.
Audi is recalling 2019 A8 vehicles with rear relaxation seats because a front passenger seat track rivet may fail. This defect increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because a fuel supply line may leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles because a coolant valve may leak, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass may not be properly secured and could detach while driving.
Volkswagen is recalling 1,120 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass panel may shatter, posing an injury risk.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
1,536 manufacturer service bulletins across 16 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.