2018 Audi S8

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2018 Audi S8
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:23.737Z

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
1

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints
2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026

2018: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20073
20085
20092
201313
20146
20156
20166
20170
20180
20200
20211
20220
20230
20240
20250
20260

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 S8 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V397000 · Structure

FAQ

Is the 2018 Audi S8 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 S8 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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