Audi A8 — Visual System
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the tran
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi E-Tron, Audi E-Tron Gt, Audi Q7
Audi A8 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 31, 2025
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument cluster (virtual cockpit) could cause it to shut down. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi Rs 6
Audi A8 — Accessories
High risk
Dec 13, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021
Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable could overheat while charging
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi E-Tron, Audi E-Tron Gt, Audi Q4 E-Tron, Audi Q5
Audi A8 — Airbag
High risk
Feb 15, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the occupant protection flap within the passenger-front airbag module may not have been folded properly. As a result, the airbag could inflate with too much fo
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 26, 2022
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start the vehicle and the rea
Also affects: Audi Rs 7, Audi Q8, Audi E-Tron, Audi Rs 5, Audi Rs Q8
Audi A8 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 5, 2022
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the tran
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi E-Tron
Audi A8 — Engine
High risk
Mar 23, 2022
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply could get blocked. If this happens, a turbocharger could fail. This could cause loss of engine power an
Also affects: Audi S7, Audi S6, Audi S8, Audi Rs 7
Audi A8 — Suspension
High risk
Jan 26, 2022
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q5
Audi A8 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 20, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image appears. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within
Also affects: Audi Sq8, Audi Q7, Audi E-Tron Gt, Audi A4, Audi Sq7
Audi A8 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 4, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a chil
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi E-Tron
Audi A8 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 26, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss o
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q5
Audi A8 — Structure
High risk
Jul 7, 2020
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could contact a hot surface in th
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Powertrain
High risk
May 13, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, a transmission fluid pipe was not properly welded. As a result, the pipe may leak transmission fluid. Safety Risk: A transmission fluid leak on the road
Also affects: Audi Q8
Audi A8 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 29, 2020
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Tt
Audi A8 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 28, 2019
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the fuel line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. This may cause a gasoline odour or leak.
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 17, 2019
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails.
Also affects: Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q7
Audi A8 — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 26, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time. This could cause a fuel smell or a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ign
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Electrical
High risk
Aug 22, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, engine coolant could leak through a coolant valve connection. This could cause coolant to migrate into the engine control module, potentially resulting in an e
Audi A8 — Accessories
High risk
Jun 6, 2016
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the glass panel of the sunroof may not have been properly bonded to the sunroof frame. This could allow the glass panel to separate from the vehicle while driv
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Accessories
High risk
Sep 23, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicle the sunroof may have been manufactured incorrectly and could be susceptible to breakage. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could caus
Also affects: Audi S8
Audi A8 — Other
High risk
Aug 5, 2008
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, a locking cable may move out of position over time. With the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be m
Audi A8 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 17, 2006
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, in cases where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the airbag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this o
Audi A8 — Airbag
High risk
Aug 28, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles the drivers frontal airbag may not inflate as designed, which could cause driver injuries in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver airbag.
Audi A8 — Airbag
High risk
Nov 14, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, an improperly routed ground in the front passenger-side airbag and seat heater harness may cause signal interference. This can result in the deactivation of th
Audi A8 — Other
High risk
Jun 7, 2004
Model years: 2004
Certain Volkswagen Phaeton, Touareg, and Audi A8L vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114. The steering wheel does not lock when the key is removed from the ignit
Also affects: Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Touareg
Audi A8 — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 31, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape. Shou
Audi A8 — Steering
High risk
Mar 3, 2001
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles the tie rods of the steering assembly may be inadequately sealed to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. If moisture
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6
Audi A8 — Steering
High risk
Oct 29, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear ove
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A8 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 10, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT C
Also affects: Audi 90, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi S6
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