NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Audi A8 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Audi A8 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi A8. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Audi A8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
NHTSA #20V397000 · Structure — Body — Hood · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 12,964 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 51G6 · Owners notified September 4, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #19V035000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 74,881 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24DP · Owners notified February 28, 2019 · Vehicles built March 12, 2014 – June 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Audi A8 model years
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