2017 AUDI S8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI S8
The 2017 AUDI S8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI S8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 AUDI S8, potentially affecting up to 39,057 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI S8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI S8.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI S8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI S8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI S8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI S8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4021312024318_1 — WHEELS
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
A571952 2042363 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to disabled Service Key functionality.
Dealer Letter 64 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UPDATE - Coolant Breather Line (NVLW)
A211830 2044640- — ENGINE
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
A011747 2048411 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 4.0 liter engine has a MIL on, the engine may be limited to 4,000rpm, and there are DTCs about the intake manifold flap adjustment.
A191785 2047114- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains repair information for a malfunctioning V50 coolant recirculation pump that prevents the passenger side from heating properly with DTC B10D004 or B11D501.
A571737 2042363- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to disabled Service Key functionality.
A571737 2042363- — COMMUNICATION
This bulletin contains a software update to disabled Service Key functionality.
A191778 2046971- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is insuffiecent heat output on the passenger side of the vehicle.
A011687 2045909 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders.
Showing 10 of 11 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI S8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S8
- 2012 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S8 — 17 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S8 — 6 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S8 (current)
- 2018 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI S8 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints