2014 Audi A8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (8) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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Safety recalls (5)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V178000 · 26,093 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Risk: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Structure:body:hood 2020-07-07 · campaign 20V397000 · 12,964 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2019-01-28 · campaign 19V057000 · 8,985 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2018-06-25 · campaign 18V430000 · 6,633 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2013-09-23 · campaign 13V448000 · 1,120 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.
Risk: Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.
Service bulletins (1,325)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,325 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car went dead on the hwy without any warning. dealer has the vehicle for a month now and says there is metal shavings in fuel and need more than 15000/- in repairs to replace fuel pump, 6 fuel injectors fuel line and fuel rail. metal shavings come from fuel pump failure there should be micro filters in line to stop them from entering the fuel line…”
2025-07-25 · Lane Departure: Assist“the dealer has been unable to provide repairs for the broken front camera for over three months, which has rendered many of the car's safety features inoperable.…”
2024-10-05 · Engine“i was driving along on the highway, at normal speeds. when my engine started surging, causing me to speed up and slow down rapidly. putting the safety of others behind and in front of me in danger. no check engine or any light of that nature turned on. then after another mile or so my engine sputtered then just died. i had to pull to the left side …”
2023-04-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the oil strainer needs to be replaced in my car. this is a known issue with audi and there are many recalls on audis, with the exception of mine. i read that this can lead to the engine stopping and causing an accident and it can ruin the engine. this has been problem has been reported to me by an independent service center.…”
2022-02-08 · Steering“turbos failed. was traveling home on a highway, when i pulled off the engine suddenly stalls out and loss of steering occurs as the engine system automatically puts you in park. switching to neutral leads to a very 'leaden'/heavy driving feeling (kind of like with no power steering, but a little better). able to get it restarted again with some ef…”
2021-11-10 · Engine“my audi certified preowned a8l, 4.0 tfsi suffered a complete turbocharger failure without any notice. the car went into service 9/30/2013. i purchased the car from the same dealer that originally sold the car in stratham, new hampshire on 12/26/2016. i purchased an extended warranty from the dealership for 8 years, 100,000 miles. thus, the exte…”
2021-09-21 · Unknown Or Other“the rear view mirror on my car fell off of the windshield without warning.as a result,i nearly backed into a lady and her granddaughter in a senior living facility and a woman pushing a shopping cart at the supermarket.my adaptive cruise control isn't working nor is the sunroof.th rain sensor and headlights have also been compromised.the manufactur…”
2021-05-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“for technician report, go to: https://getpe.co/4zt0j2 while driving on a major central nj highway, slowing to exit, the vehicle shuddered and stalled in lane. the engine epc light came on and a message to put the car in park to start the engine followed. this made it impossible to move the car off the road. it was necessary to stand behind the vehi…”
2021-05-25 · Engine“driving on extended highway - a few hours - and complete engine failure at an exit. unsafe as the engine died in the middle of the road. took multiple attempts to move the vehicle. blocked traffic and had to have police assist with the physical pushing of the vehicle to a safe place. already expended $700 plus on towing to an audi dealer. …”
2021-05-25 · Steering“driving home from church, heard a rattle, like a stick was stuck underneath. then felt loss of power. no warning/engine check light, but car stalled while i was turning left off a highway. when car stalled i had no warning, and no steering or brakes. husband was able to assist with getting care off road and out of oncoming traffic. we were worried …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.