2018 AUDI S8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI S8
The 2018 AUDI S8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI S8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 AUDI S8, potentially affecting up to 12,964 vehicles.
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 2018 AUDI S8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI S8.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI S8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI S8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI S8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI S8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A2721372058831_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC P0CA700 or U046900.
A9120302061295_1 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin explains how USB damage can occur.
A6620672060333_2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
A4020062059474_1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
2018 Audi 201901 — ENGINE
Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 AUDI S8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S8
- 2013 AUDI S8 — 17 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S8 — 6 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S8 (current)
- 2019 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI S8 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints