2018 Audi S8 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (344)
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 2026-07-27 · TSB_2082846_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for vw approved oil types vw 504.00 and vw 507.00.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-07-13 · TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc b105a1a, b103e25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
Electrical System 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
Structure:body 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-07-02 · TSB_2081573_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc b105a1a, b103e25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
Engine 2026-06-26 · TSB_2074640_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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