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2016 Audi A8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Audi A8 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 122,923 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22V178000 2022-03-23 26,093 affected
Defect

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 strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Consequence

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

STRUCTURE 20V397000 2020-07-07 12,964 affected
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.

Consequence

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19V057000 2019-01-28 8,985 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

Consequence

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19V035000 2019-01-16 74,881 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints17

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Part #: 4h0907217fx which is a windshield camera has stopped working and audi has no solution to repair it. I have been without cruise control, abs error codes for 2 years. Please help.”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2023-09-01

“Part #: 4h0907217fx which is a windshield camera has stopped working and audi has no solution to repair it. I have been without cruise control, abs error codes for 2 years. Please help.”

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING · reported 2023-09-01

“Part #: 4h0907217fx which is a windshield camera has stopped working and audi has no solution to repair it. I have been without cruise control, abs error codes for 2 years. Please help.”

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST · reported 2023-09-01

“My car was schedule for the 21h7 recall. I received 2 letters this year to have the recall work done. Audi of pittsburgh's only available date was 12/08/22. I took the car in and later that day I got a call stating the recall was done back in march of this year. I told them it was not. Later I got…”

ENGINE · reported 2022-12-08

“The contact owns a 2016 audi a8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was shaking until the engine warmed up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2022-06-04

“The contact owns a 2016 audi a8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was shaking until the engine warmed up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2022-06-04

“The contact owns a 2016 audi a8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was shaking until the engine warmed up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2022-06-04

“I was driving and my turbos blew causing my car to shut down and not be able to restart. I was in the middle of traffic and was lucky to pull over. There was no warning and I had my 2 young kids in the car and it could have caused an accident. This was dangerous for myself and other motorists. I…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-06-25

Defect investigations

Investigation EA22001 Opened 2022-04-04 · closed 2023-05-26

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would…

Investigation EA22001 Opened 2022-04-04 · closed 2023-05-26

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would…

Investigation PE21009 Opened 2021-03-29 · closed 2022-05-27

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported…

Investigation PE21009 Opened 2021-03-29 · closed 2022-05-27

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi A8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.