2022 AUDI A8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AUDI A8
The 2022 AUDI A8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 AUDI A8
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2022 AUDI A8, potentially affecting up to 382,245 vehicles.
Recall 25V900000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 356,894 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became...
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 23V084000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 1,047 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 AUDI A8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AUDI A8.
Safety Rating for the 2022 AUDI A8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AUDI A8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AUDI A8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 AUDI A8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2076264_5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides repair instructions for the overhead view camera; gen 3.
A9024442076026_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides general information and information when the laser scanner requires readjustment.
A0123822066675_5 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin requests that a Pending Service Solutions record is entered in the Pending Service Solutions database in instances when the MIL is illuminated; DTC P240700 - Evap. leak detection pump circuit.
A4023562058460_4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This bulletin advises that a small amount of coolant loss is normal. Otherwise, clean and visually inspect the coolant system in the presence of a small leak to verify if a repair is needed, and then to repair a component if it is verified to have been leaking actively.
A9623852059201_6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains information for when the message appears in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
A9123732069112_1 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost sporadically; In rare cases the screen may turn completely blue until a bus sleep or an MMI reboot is performed. For Q3 vehicles, MMI...
SM 47-2022 — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
A402234201819410 — SUSPENSION
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
A9421542064418_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains information for a turn signal or tail light warning lamp with DTC B16D4F4, B16D5F4, B16D6F4, and/or B16D7F4, along with instructions for handling such concerns.
A9021062061489_3 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin states to create a PSS record if the driver assistance systems are sporadically not working.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 AUDI A8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A8
- 2017 AUDI A8 — 11 complaints
- 2018 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI A8 — 20 complaints
- 2020 AUDI A8 — 5 complaints
- 2021 AUDI A8 — 6 complaints
- 2022 AUDI A8 (current)
- 2023 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints
- 2025 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints
- 2026 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints