Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Audi A8 has 6 recalls, 48 complaints.
6
Recalls
48
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V430000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fue...
19V057000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fue...
16V619000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. ...
13V448000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, man...
20V397000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may com...
22V178000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Audi A8 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The pcv oil separator has failed and is making a whistling sound. From researching this issue it is... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ENGINE | Driving up an inclined road at night. Car engine started to sputter and jerk and lost power. Was abl... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Audi, A8L 2013, also has the stuck piston. Rings end oil blow by like the other Volkswagen, defected... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Audi A8. The contact stated that while her son was driving at highway speeds... |
| May 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake pedal is hard when starting the vehicle. Brake pedal turns soft when engine is started. The br... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Me and my son were traveling on a business road trip from my home in Lincoln, CA to do business at s... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Me and my son were traveling on a business road trip from my home in Lincoln, CA to do business at s... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Unknown at this moment service vist is next week. The problem is a know piston ring issues on other ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Audi A8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V1780... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof shattered while driving. |
| Sep 9, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | There is an open recall: 16V619000 Which applies to a set of VIN numbers. This same issue happened o... |
| Sep 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | 1. OeM audi windshield started leaking water inside the vehicle. Thia is very unsafe when driving t... |
| May 30, 2022 | ENGINE | I was told the recall wasn't yet active, but the dealer had the parts to take care of the recall. No... |
| May 9, 2022 | ENGINE | My car don’t get the full power & it whistles they say it’s the oil seperator . |
| Apr 29, 2022 | ENGINE | Manufacturer Recall Number21H7 NHTSA Recall Number22V178 This recall was issued in May 2022. I ema... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | ENGINE | In March of 2022, a safety recall number 21H7, was issued for my 2013 Audi A8L regarding the oil str... |
| Mar 19, 2022 | ENGINE | The car has only 60,000 miles and it is gently driven. In the middle of the interstate it started ma... |
| Dec 28, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Vehicle windshield started leaking from top and visibly moves when pressed from outside. This is the... |
| Nov 13, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While traveling on Interstate 65 through Nashville, TN my 2013 Audi A8L showed an EPC light alert th... |
| Nov 5, 2021 | ENGINE | Car is not blowing hot air. I have a transmission fault code related to this which is P2753. Coolant... |