NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Audi S8 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Audi S8 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi S8. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Audi S8. 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.
Other Audi S8 model years
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