2020 AUDI S8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
35
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 AUDI S8
The 2020 AUDI S8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, TIRES. 35 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 AUDI S8
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2020 AUDI S8, potentially affecting up to 522,595 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 22V034000 — TIRES
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — TIRES
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 22V034000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 31,058 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8...
Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number...
View full details →Recall 21V295000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 40,993 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The...
Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
View full details →Recall 21V111000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
| 238 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence: An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free...
View full details →Recall 21V111000 — ENGINE
| 238 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Consequence: An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 AUDI S8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 AUDI S8.
Safety Rating for the 2020 AUDI S8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 AUDI S8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 AUDI S8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 35 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 AUDI S8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2078475_1 — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin provides information when ther eis thermal deformation on the vacuum line to the brake servo.
Circular 27BQ_REV7 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Under this service action, Audi dealers will replace the starter-alternator in affected vehicles at no cost to owners. A defective starter-alternator may inhibit start/stop functionality which could increase CO2 and other emissions while the vehicle is stopped. Emissions still remain within certification standards. Updated affected vehicle chart & owner notification...
A3724252074825_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information about shift quality complaints in the 0D5 or 0D6 gearbox.
DC_27BQ_loaner — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Under this service action, Audi dealers will replace the starter-alternator in affected vehicles at no cost to owners. A defective starter-alternator may inhibit start/stop functionality which could increase CO2 and other emissions while the vehicle is stopped. Emissions still remain within certification standards.
A5724342017082_1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A2723602067906_3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
Dealer 24iY — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Letter to announce Repair Available âÃÂàEmissions Service Action 24iY / ECM Software
A5723092063236_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on the electronic lock (e-lock) and instructions for when the front and/or rear doors cannot be opened, fault messages are in the driver information system such as exit warning, central locking, or child safety lock warnings, and one or more DTC is stored B122D26, B122B13, B14FF29...
A1522422067072_1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin advises that when the MIL is on in the presence of DTC P11DE00, the cylinder is incorrectly identified as cylinder 6 but work should be completed on cylinder 3.
A4822332064018_6 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains a software update to address a red steering warning light with DTC C10AC07 stored.
Showing 10 of 35 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 AUDI S8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S8
- 2015 AUDI S8 — 6 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S8 — 7 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S8 (current)
- 2021 AUDI S8 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2025 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints