2023 Audi A8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Audi A8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.
2023 Audi A8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Audi A8 recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov …
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 29
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 29.
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
Bulletin A0023752066297_3 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.
Bulletin A942364201274916 · Exterior Lighting · May 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
Bulletin A912394201818713 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
Bulletin A9423632061922_2 · Exterior Lighting · May 2023This bulletin provides guidance regarding the use of the Audi connect Activation card in instances when the key user cannot be set up using the MMI.
Bulletin A9123932064385_2 · Equipment · May 2023Noise from front door trim panel while driving Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Check engine lamp is illuminated and DTC P05A000: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Stuck is stored in the ECM. C…
Bulletin AVIN4PIN20230501 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure · May 2023This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence.
Bulletin A9023182065960_2 · Back Over Prevention · Mar 2023This bulletin describes the steps to update the MIB3 software when applicable.
Bulletin A9123632060523_2 · Back Over Prevention · Jan 2023This bulletin provides warranty submission instructions for Audi connect and Infotainment for Audi vehicles beginning in MY23.
Bulletin A9123572068171_3 · Equipment · Jan 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A8 PHEV. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi A8. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase…
Transport Canada #2025713 · Dec 2025Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the occupant protection flap within the passenger-front airbag module may not have been folded properly. As a result, the airbag could inflate with too much force. If a child or smaller person is seated in the front passenger seat close to the instrument panel, they could be injured when the airbag inflates in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that inf…
Transport Canada #2023069 · Feb 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi A8
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform. After the original model's 1994 release, Audi released the second generation in late 2002, the third in late 2009, and the fourth and current iteration in 2017. Noted as the first mass-market car with an aluminium chassis, all A8 models have used this construction method co-developed w…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2023 Audi A8 vehicles on record
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