The 2017 Audi A8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 113,938 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V1780002022-03-2326,093 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.
STRUCTURE20V3970002020-07-0712,964 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.
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
2
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
1crashes
STEERING
1
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Audi number awa-19-03 covers the crankcase ventilation valve extended warranty for 2013-2016 audi models less than 10 years old and with less than 120,000 miles. My vehicle meets the year and mileage requirements, but is a 2017 model with the same problem as the 2013-2016 models. I paid to have…”
“My cars rack and pinion went out with the mileage just over 100,000 miles and I was told that this is a problematic something to do with the inappropriate silicone. Spending $85,000 on a car you would think that this is not something you would have to experience. The car was making a little bit of…”
“The contact owns a 2017 audi a8. The contact stated that while using the cruise control, the warnings acc (adaptive cruise control) and brake guard disabled was display on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camera had failed and needed to…”
“The contact owns a 2017 audi a8. The contact stated that while using the cruise control, the warnings acc (adaptive cruise control) and brake guard disabled was display on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camera had failed and needed to…”
“Bought a 2017 audi a8l with 51700 miles, from mike erdman nissan in coco beach florida, it had front grill damage and when you try to use the cruise control message comes on dash acc and brake guard disabled, I told dealership they first said theyd fix it but I had to talk to the lender first then…”
“Bought a 2017 audi a8l with 51700 miles, from mike erdman nissan in coco beach florida, it had front grill damage and when you try to use the cruise control message comes on dash acc and brake guard disabled, I told dealership they first said theyd fix it but I had to talk to the lender first then…”
“Bought a 2017 audi a8l with 51700 miles, from mike erdman nissan in coco beach florida, it had front grill damage and when you try to use the cruise control message comes on dash acc and brake guard disabled, I told dealership they first said theyd fix it but I had to talk to the lender first then…”
“My wife and I were traveling [xxx] west on atchafalaya basin from new orleans to lafayette, a light came on saying inferior tire check air [pressure. Next thing we were on a flat tire on side of busy unsafe area of the interstate. Call 911 to request police for safety with traffic while changing…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Audi A8 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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