2018 Audi A8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2020 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A8 years
Not enough data 26th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Audi A8 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Audi A8L D5 (2021) at Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2018 Audi A8 recalls (2)

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Structure:body:hoodJul 7, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V397000 · 12,964 vehicles

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.

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel railJan 16, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V035000 · 74,881 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A8?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi A8?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Audi A8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A8 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.