2013 AUDI S8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2013 AUDI S8
The 2013 AUDI S8 has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (11 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI S8
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 AUDI S8, potentially affecting up to 55,795 vehicles.
Recall 22V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 26,093 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V397000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
| 12,964 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V057000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 8,985 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V430000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 6,633 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V448000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 1,120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI S8
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The windshield top gasket is not working and the glass can be easily pushed out an 1/8”. Wind can be heard while driving and when it’s raining water runs through steady stream. I was under the impression that the windshield is an integral part of the cars structure.
The dealer doesn’t want to perform the recall due to branded title. They should though. Please look into it
Engine turbocharger experience catastrophic damage, engine stalled, power steering was disrupted.
The car was running rough for a couple weeks; hesitant to accelerate, failed to start multiple times and idled rough. One day I was coming home from my hour long commute, I put the car in reverse in my driveway and the car started bucking so badly that it became un-drivable. At this point we had to get the car towed on a flatbed an hour away to the nearest dealership and this is when we discovered that the turbos had gone bad. There was no check engine light or any indication before it just failed. I am active duty in the United States Coast Guard and being without a car is not an option. Because of the shipping delay and waiting for the turbos to come from Germany, I was without my car for two weeks. I was loaned a vehicle but I had to rent a car for one day in between. We have been told by Audi dealerships for years that this was a known problem and to expect this $10,000 repair.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY, MY CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD DYSFUNCTIONAL BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. BRAKE WAS HARDLY WORKING AND I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO CONTROL STEERING. BASICALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH, CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND I LOST STEERING AND BRAKING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD INTO A VACANT PARKING LOT AND CAR CAME TO A STOP. FORTUNATELY, NO CARS WERE AROUND AT THE TIME. OTHERWISE, I ALONG WITH MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT. MY CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI SINCE PURCHASE. IT WAS JUST SERVICED WITHIN THE PAST MONTH. CAR WAS TOWED TO AN AUDI DEALER--THE TURBO CHARGER HAD FAILED. BASED ON THE DEALER DESCRIPTION, FAILER OF TURBO CAUSED THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF BOTH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THERE SHOULD BE A BACKUP SAFETY MECHANISM IN CASE OF TURBO FAILURE WITH AUDI 4L ENGINE--APPARENTLY, THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO EXIST. I CONTACTED AUDI AND THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION. IT WAS JUST BY GOD'S GRACE THAT HORRIBLE ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR. I HOPE YOU CAN PROVIDE SOME INSIGHT INTO THIS. BASED ON SOME BLOGS, THIS IS APPARENTLY COMMON WITH 4L TURBO ENGINES WITH AUDI.
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI S8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI S8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI S8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI S8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A6624152046229_5 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.
A0024992070568_3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
A011722 2046724- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
A21162320349993 — ENGINE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS WHY THE IMPELLER SIDE OF THE BANK 2 TURBOCHARGER LOOKS DISCOLORED.
A46163620386473 — SERVICE BRAKES
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN.
A46163720386474 — SERVICE BRAKES
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN.
48146320282204 — STEERING
Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
2034999/2 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
87D9UPDATEa — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
27 14 22 2036392 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules, J519 and/or J520 (for example, when a key is programmed). As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders when cylinders...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI S8
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2013 AUDI S8.
Investigation PE21009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Closed
Opened:
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
Other Model Years of the AUDI S8
- 2008 AUDI S8 — 6 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S8 — 3 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S8 (current)
- 2014 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S8 — 6 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints