2018 Audi A8

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2018 Audi A8
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:35.343Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 50 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 32 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 14 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 50 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 32 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2016 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 14 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 50 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 32 complaints 2016: 11 complaints 2016 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 14 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026

2018: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19950
19961
199710
19984
19999
20003
20016
20021
20033
200420
20056
20066
20074
20088
20095
20101
201115
201211
201350
201418
201532
201611
20178
20180
201914
20203
20215
20220
20230
20240
20250
20260

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-02-28Fuel system, gasoline19V035000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

    Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

  2. R
    2020-09-04Structure20V397000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Audi A8 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V035000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V397000 · Structure

FAQ

Is the 2018 Audi A8 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi A8 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.