2017 Audi S8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 24, 2022 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S8 years
Not enough data 9th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Audi S8 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Audi S8 D5 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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2017 Audi S8 recalls (2)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/superchargerMar 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V178000 · 26,093 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

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.

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 2017 Audi S8?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Audi S8?

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

Was the 2017 Audi S8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S8 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.