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Audi A8 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi A8 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi A8. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
24 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 24 launched 1996 to 2025
  • Most recent 10 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/441
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 17 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2020 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi A8?

Not every Audi A8 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi A8 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1996 to 2026

2020 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi A8 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’96 1
’97 1
’98 0
’99 1
’00 0
’01 0
’02 0
’03 1
’04 0
’05 0
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 1
’16 1
’17 1
’18 1
’19 3
’20 4
’21 3
’22 2
’23 0
’24 1
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi A8 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Software update for battery control unit

Launched 10 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/441 Manufacturer ref. 93QQ

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Vehicles affected
185 A8 vehicles
Built
19 Feb 2022 to 18 Dec 2023
Also covers

2024 1 recall

Replacing front suspension link

Launched 19 July 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/310 Manufacturer ref. 40QL

Defect
A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.
Remedy
For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link
Vehicles affected
9 A8 vehicles
Built
24 May 2024 to 13 Jun 2024

2022 2 recalls

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small

Launched 4 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/132 Manufacturer ref. 21H7

Defect
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy
The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
Vehicles affected
4,690 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
Also covers

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed

Launched 14 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/036 Manufacturer ref. 42L5

Defect
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Remedy
The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

2021 3 recalls

Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/330 Manufacturer ref. 69CJ

Defect
On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy
The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
9,536 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001

The deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/234 Manufacturer ref. 69BT

Defect
On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
Remedy
The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
Vehicles affected
57,169 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999

Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications

Launched 25 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/236 Manufacturer ref. 42L1

Defect
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy
The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
10,089 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

2020 4 recalls

The engine compartment seal may become deformed and loose

Launched 9 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/287 Manufacturer ref. 51G6

Defect
The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances
Remedy
A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.
Vehicles affected
798 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 May 2012 to 6 Jul 2017
Also covers

Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line

Launched 19 May 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/135 Manufacturer ref. 38C7

Defect
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Remedy
The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,568 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2019 to 31 Dec 2019
Also covers

The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired

Launched 10 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/032 Manufacturer ref. 40P4

Defect
The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired
Remedy
Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
6 A8 vehicles
Built
21 Oct 2019 to 24 Oct 2019

Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering

Launched 24 January 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/114 Manufacturer ref. 48O8

Defect
Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.
Remedy
The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
353 A8 vehicles
Built
14 Apr 2010 to 19 Sept 2013

2019 3 recalls

A component securing seat rail for front passenger seat may be impaired

Launched 1 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/229 Manufacturer ref. 72J3

Defect
The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired
Remedy
Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected
Vehicles affected
2 A8 vehicles
Built
10 Jan 2019 to 25 Mar 2019

Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails

Launched 18 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/099 Manufacturer ref. 24DP

Defect
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy
The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
2,763 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sept 2016

An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork

Launched 27 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/065 Manufacturer ref. 40O4

Defect
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Remedy
Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Vehicles affected
31 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018
Also covers

2018 1 recall

The retaining clip in the active head restraint assembly may not be installed

Launched 24 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/111 Manufacturer ref. 72H4

Defect
On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.
Remedy
Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
6 A8 vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2018 to 31 Jan 2018

2017 1 recall

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 20 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/078 Manufacturer ref. 69P2

Defect
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,622 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2016 1 recall

Sunroof glass may become loose

Launched 27 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/144 Manufacturer ref. 60C3

Defect
The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.
Remedy
Rebond glass panel.
Vehicles affected
42 A8 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2007 to 30 Jul 2008

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 20 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/031 Manufacturer ref. 24AP

Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Vehicles affected
1,073 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

2013 1 recall

Glass sunroof may unexpectedly break

Launched 7 October 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/113 Manufacturer ref. 60B6

Defect
Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.
Remedy
Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.
Vehicles affected
140 A8 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2013 to 31 Jul 2013

2006 1 recall

Air bag may not deploy in an impact

Launched 25 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/159

Defect
It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,543 A8 vehicles
Built
1 Dec 2002 to 1 May 2005

2003 1 recall

Replace drivers airbag

Launched 5 November 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/160

Defect
On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag
Vehicles affected
235 A8 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2002 to 31 Mar 2003

1999 1 recall

Potential premature wear of steering ball joints

Launched 1 November 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/072

Defect
Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.
Remedy
Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
Vehicles affected
38,307 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
Also covers

1997 1 recall

Unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag

Launched 26 November 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/075

Defect
In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
Vehicles affected
50,523 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
Also covers

1996 1 recall

Loss of tyre pressure

Launched 1 July 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/049

Defect
In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.
Vehicles affected
144 vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 24 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi A8. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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