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US recalls (1)
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
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.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2018 Audi S8.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Audi S8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Audi S8 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Audi S8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S8 4.0 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.