What is the most common problem with Audi A8? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Audi A8 Problems
AUDI A8 (2012 – 2017) – THE OIL SUPPLY FOR TURBOCHARGERS
AUDI A8 (10/05/2012 – 30/03/2017) RECALL: Problem description: The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
AUDI A8 (2019 – 2021) – THE REAR AXLE
AUDI A8 (07/11/2019 – 20/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
AUDI A8 (2019 – 2021) – THE REAR AXLE NUTS
AUDI A8 (07/11/2019 – 18/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: One or more nuts that do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Audi Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Audi A8 Problems
- Audi A8 (2024 – 2025)on 10/01/2025
A rocker arm with cracks may have been mounted on the front axle. This can lead the rocker arm to break, causing a loss of vehicle’s control, creating a risk of accidents and […]
- Audi A8 (2019 – 2021)on 01/04/2022
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. […]
- Audi A8 (2000 – 2001)on 21/11/2021
The functioning of the relevant NADI airbags manufactured by Takata, in particular the gas generator, may be impaired in the vehicles concerned due to the age of the device. In […]
Currently 7104 Recalls