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Audi S8 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 25 recalls and 32 owner complaints for the Audi S8. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi S8 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi S8 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2016 Audi S8 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2014 Audi S8 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2013 Audi S8 | 5 | 13 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi S8: questions owners ask
Which Audi S8 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi S8 model years with the most are the 2013 (13), 2014 (6) and 2015 (6). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi S8 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (1), 2014 (6) and 2015 (6), out of 5 model years from 2013 to 2021. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi S8 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Audi S8 model years, 25 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (8), 2013 (5) and 2014 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.