NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Audi A8 Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Audi A8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 Audi A8. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Audi A8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #25V900000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 356,894 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 90TV · Owners notified January 14, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #23V084000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,047 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 69ET · Owners notified April 13, 2023
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #22V806000 · Equipment — Electrical — Infotainment — Video (TOUCH)Screen/Monitor/Unit · NHTSA notice
Reported October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,076 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 91Ei · Owners notified June 6, 2023
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other Audi A8 model years
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