Model year 2018 · Audi

2018 Audi A8 / S8 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A8 / S8. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A8, S8.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi A8 / S8, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V397000	July 7, 2020	Structure › Body › Hood
19V035000	January 16, 2019	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V397000Manufacturer no. 51G6

Structure › Body › Hood

Report received by NHTSA: July 7, 2020
Owner notification: September 4, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,964 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: A8, S8

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V397000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: January 16, 2019
Owner notification: February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi A8 / S8: March 12, 2014 – June 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: A8

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 7, 2020.