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US recalls (6)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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, hood
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 and remedy
Risk: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Engine
2022-03-23 · campaign 2022-133
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply could get blocked. If this happens, a turbocharger could fail. This could cause loss of engine power and/or cause the engine to stall.
Note: This problem could cause different warning messages to display or the engine oil warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply. The dealer will also inspect and document the performance of the boost pressure system and change the engine oil.
Structure
2020-07-07 · campaign 2020-308 · 810 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could contact a hot surface in the engine compartment.
Safety Risk:
A rubber seal that falls onto a hot surface could cause a fire.
Corrective Action:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a retaining plate on the engine compartment seal.
Fuel system
2019-01-28 · campaign 2019-040 · 407 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. This may cause a gasoline odour or leak.
Safety Risk:
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for repair. A fuel pressure damper will be installed in the low pressure fuel supply located inside the fuel tank.
Fuel system
2018-06-26 · campaign 2018-344 · 307 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time. This could cause a fuel smell or a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel line.
Accessories
2013-09-23 · campaign 2013-321 · 61 vehicles
On certain vehicle the sunroof may have been manufactured incorrectly and could be susceptible to breakage. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could cause driver distraction, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, broken glass inside the vehicle could pose a risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel.
Owner complaints (50)
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A8. Among 25 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 36 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Audi A8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Audi A8 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi A8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A8 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A8 4.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A8 L 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A8 L 4.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
| A8 L 6.3 L Automatic (S8) | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
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