Model year guide

2018 Audi a8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi a8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2018 Audi a8 — representative photo
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2018 Audi a8 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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2018 Audi a8 recalls 2

Structure:body:hood NHTSA Campaign #20V397000 · 07/07/2020

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.

Fix: 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:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #19V035000 · 16/01/2019

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Audi a8 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro L
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 333 hp

2018 Audi a8 vehicles on record

Other Audi a8 model years

2018 Audi a8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi a8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi a8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.