2012 Audi S8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Audi S8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2012 Audi S8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Audi S8 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Audi S8.
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 180
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 180.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
Bulletin A922336203815115 · Visibility · Jul 2023Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
Bulletin DC_Alternator_2 · Equipment · Jan 2023Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
Bulletin DC_Alternator · Electrical System · Dec 2022SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
Bulletin DC_RECALLS · Equipment · Dec 2022This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
Bulletin A4622312051095_6 · Equipment · May 2022This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin A442292202256321 · Steering · May 2022This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
Bulletin A462230203418120 · Service Brakes · Apr 2022This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin A442287202256320 · Wheels · Jan 2022This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
Bulletin A462227203418119 · Service Brakes, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jan 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S8. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Audi S8
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2012 Audi S8 vehicles on record
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