2015 Audi A8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (15) · Wheels (3) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
19 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2019-01-16 · campaign 19V035000 · 74,881 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (1,106)
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,106 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Power Train“had car towed to dealer for recall was there 4 months was told they didn’t want to work on in now they have had it towed off there lot with out telling me …”
2025-10-07 · Suspension“so i purchased a vehicle from wright drive in el paso, texas. i was driving home back to alamogordo which is 90 miles away, maybe 80 i realized there was no adaptive cruise control. so i messaged dealership. they told me that there was nothing they could do. it's not a safety issue. i got the vehicle home the next day. i found out the whole front s…”
2025-01-05 · Engine“yet another beautiful audi 3.0tfsi with the rocker arm failure … how is there not a class action lawsuit already ? i have a knock in my valve train and i just bought this car two days ago …. audi should be liable to fix this because i didn’t know nothing about this and with a quick search it’s alike a epidemic of the same problem.. …”
2024-02-22 · Visibility/Wiper“water leaking from passenger side top right corner from windshield. glass isn’t damaged. just started leaking for no reason …”
2024-02-17 · Visibility/Wiper“leaking windshield on passenger side top left corner …”
2022-04-12 · Engine · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 audi a8. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle that stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer w…”
2022-02-13 · Unknown Or Other“with out any prior warning the car began to sputter and then lost power while i was on the highway. i had the vehicle towed to the dealership and found the turbos failed which caused the problem. this car has been well maintained and serviced by the dealership. it now has a $14000.00 repair bill. …”
2022-02-01 · Engine“turbo chargers failed on highway at highway speeds leading major loss of power in a passing situation nearly causing an accident then the car stalled at exit ramp…”
2021-08-18 · Engine“engine stalled as i approached departure terminal at newark airport. dealer has inspected and determined the turbo impeller is bent and requires replacement. car will not run. this is a known problem on audi turbo engines apparently. just prior to stalling the oil low light came on then the car stalled out creating a hazardous safety situation …”
2021-06-15 · Engine“the stock turbo when right in the middle of traffic at 60,000 miles. almost died in traffic as the car would not move out of the road. this is not exclusive to a8 but to all the audi cars with the 4.0t engine across many vehicle years. an oem turbo should last 150k-200k miles (half that if aftermarket). cost $10k to replace. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.