Audi A8 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 24 safety recalls naming the Audi A8, launched from 1996 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi A8 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 24
- 1996 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 10 October 2025
- R/2025/441
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi A8 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/441, launched 10 October 2025. Also covers the Q7, Q8
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Replacing front suspension link
R/2024/310, launched 19 July 2024, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.
Remedy: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link
THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL
R/2022/132, launched 4 May 2022, 4,690 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6, A7
Defect: The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
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
R/2022/036, launched 14 February 2022, 5,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: 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.
Remedy: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE
R/2021/330, launched 22 September 2021, 9,536 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, Cabriolet, TT
Defect: On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR
R/2021/234, launched 22 September 2021, 57,169 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6, Cabriolet, TT
Defect: On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021, 10,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL MAY BECOME DEFORMED AND LOOSE
R/2020/287, launched 9 October 2020, 798 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S8PLUS
Defect: The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances
Remedy: A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.
GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE
R/2020/135, launched 19 May 2020, 1,568 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q7, Q8
Defect: It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Remedy: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
THE RIGIDITY OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FORKS MAY BE IMPAIRED
R/2020/032, launched 10 February 2020, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired
Remedy: Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE RETURN HOSE FOR THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING
R/2020/114, launched 24 January 2020, 353 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.
Remedy: The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
A COMPONENT SECURING SEAT RAIL FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY BE IMPAIRED
R/2019/229, launched 1 July 2019, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired
Remedy: Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected
FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
R/2019/099, launched 18 March 2019, 2,763 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7
Defect: It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK
R/2019/065, launched 27 February 2019, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q7, Q8
Defect: A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Remedy: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
THE RETAINING CLIP IN THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE INSTALLED
R/2018/111, launched 24 April 2018, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.
Remedy: Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/078, launched 20 February 2017, 2,622 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A1, A4, A5, A6, A7
Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
SUNROOF GLASS MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2016/144, launched 27 June 2016, 42 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.
Remedy: Rebond glass panel.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5, Q7
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
GLASS SUNROOF MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK
R/2013/113, launched 7 October 2013, 140 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.
Remedy: Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.
AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT
R/2006/159, launched 25 October 2006, 1,543 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.
REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG
R/2003/160, launched 5 November 2003, 235 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag
POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS
R/1999/072, launched 1 November 1999, 38,307 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A6
Defect: Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Remedy: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG
R/1997/075, launched 26 November 1997, 50,523 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 80, A4, A6
Defect: In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE
R/1996/049, launched 1 July 1996, 144 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.
Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi A8, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.