Audi A8 recalls

26 safety recalls for the Audi A8 (model years 2000–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

All Audi A8 recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2025-12-22	25V900	2019–2026 Audi A8 & 2019–2026 Audi Q8 + 16 more	Backup camera	356,894
2025-04-01	25V201	2021 Audi A6 & 2021 Audi A6 Allroad + 12 more	Electrical system	44,387
2024-04-04	24V251	2023–2024 Audi Q3 & 2023–2024 Audi Q5 + 12 more	Airbag	91
2023-12-14	23V842	2019–2024 Audi E-Tron & 2020–2024 Audi Q5 + 5 more	Electrical system	93,196
2023-02-16	23V084	2022–2023 Audi A8 & 2022–2023 Audi S8	Airbag	1,047
2022-10-27	22V806	2021–2022 Audi A6 Allroad & 2021–2022 Audi A8 + 23 more	Backup camera	6,076
2022-10-06	22V742	2021–2022 Audi RS Q8 & 2021 Audi A4 + 22 more	Backup camera	170,296
2022-03-24	22V178	2013–2017 Audi A8 & 2013–2017 Audi S6 + 3 more	Engine	26,093
2022-01-27	22V034	2019–2021 Audi A5 & 2019–2021 Audi RS 5 + 21 more	Tires	31,058
2021-10-21	21V825	2022 Audi A3 & 2022 Audi A4 + 14 more	Backup camera	2,857
2021-08-05	21V606	2021–2022 Audi S3 & 2021 Audi A4 + 25 more	Seat belt	45,496
2021-04-27	21V295	2019–2021 Audi A5 & 2019–2021 Audi RS 5 + 17 more	Suspension	40,993
2021-02-25	21V111	2019–2021 Audi A8 & 2020–2021 Audi S8	Engine	238
2020-07-07	20V397	2013–2018 Audi A8 & 2013–2018 Audi S8	Body & structure	12,964
2019-06-06	19V415	2019 Audi A8	Seats	66
2019-01-31	19V057	2013–2016 Audi A8 & 2013–2016 Audi S8	Fuel system	8,985
2019-01-31	19V035	2015–2018 Audi A8 & 2016–2018 Audi A6 + 2 more	Fuel system	74,881
2018-06-27	18V430	2013–2015 Audi A8 & 2013–2015 Audi S8	Fuel system	6,633
2016-08-24	16V619	2010–2013 Audi A8	Engine	9,067
2016-06-09	16V415	2007–2009 Audi A8 & 2007–2009 Audi S8	Windows, wipers & mirrors	536
2013-10-21	13V448	2013–2014 Audi A8 & 2013–2014 Audi S8	Windows, wipers & mirrors	1,120
2008-08-14	08V397	2000–2003 Audi A8	Powertrain & transmission	13,900
2006-11-30	06V454	2006–2007 Audi A8	Airbag	5,902
2006-08-31	06V324	2004–2005 Audi A8	Airbag	7,674
2005-11-16	05V522	2006 Audi A8	Airbag	1,530
2001-08-27	01V259	2000–2001 Audi A8	Fuel system	600

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Audi A8 have?

The Audi A8 has 26 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2026. The 2021 model year has the most (10).

Are Audi A8 recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)