NHTSA Safety Recalls
Audi A8 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2015, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 15 model years (2000–2015) the Audi A8 has 32 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 6; the cleanest is 2012 with 1.
- Model years
- 15
- Total recalls
- 32
- Worst year
- 2013
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2000–2015
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi A8 | 5 | |
| 2014 Audi A8 | 5 | |
| 2013 Audi A8 | 6 | |
| 2012 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2011 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2010 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2008 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2 | |
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2 | |
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2003 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2002 Audi A8 | 1 | |
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2 | |
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Audi A8
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS6
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY5
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL1
- AIR BAGS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.