2026 Audi S8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Audi S8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.
2026 Audi S8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Audi S8 recalls 1
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 …
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.
2026 Audi S8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Audi S8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Audi S8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 170
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 170.
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
Bulletin TSB_2063336_5 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (DTC C12D5FA).
Bulletin TSB_2076396_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
Bulletin TSB_2065871_4 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement.
Bulletin TSB_2058077_11 · Electrical System · Sep 2026This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist.
Bulletin TSB_2074059_4 · Electrical System · Sep 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S8 MHEV AWD. 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.
2026 Audi S8 vehicles on record
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF80TN002852
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF89TN002879
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF81TN002911
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF80TN003306
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF85TN003561
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF84TN003342
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF87TN003612
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF87TN003626
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF85TN003818
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF81TN003993
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF89TN003823
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF83TN003770
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF85TN003589
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF85TN003544
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF82TN003324
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF87TN002945
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF80TN003693
2026 Audi S8WAUZZZF81TN003959