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2013 Audi A8 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: Mar 23, 2022

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	2	Mar 23, 2022	22V178000 16V619000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jan 28, 2019	19V057000 18V430000
Structure	1	Jul 7, 2020	20V397000
Visibility	1	Sep 23, 2013	13V448000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 23, 2022Latest campaign


Mar 23, 202222V178000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V178000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. Risk Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7. Campaign NHTSA 22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022
Jul 7, 202020V397000	Structure: body hood If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V397000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6. Campaign NHTSA 20V397000 · Jul 7, 2020
Jan 28, 201919V057000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V057000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. Risk Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM. Campaign NHTSA 19V057000 · Jan 28, 2019
Jun 25, 201818V430000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V430000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV. Campaign NHTSA 18V430000 · Jun 25, 2018
Aug 24, 201616V619000	Engine and engine cooling: engine A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V619000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. Risk A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Campaign NHTSA 16V619000 · Aug 24, 2016
Sep 23, 201313V448000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V448000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter. Risk Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L. Campaign NHTSA 13V448000 · Sep 23, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Engine	36	73
Fuel/propulsion system	5	10
Unknown or other	5	10
Service brakes	4	8
Power train	3	6
Suspension	3	6
Steering	2	4
Electrical system	2	4
Visibility/wiper	2	4
Structure	2	4
Engine and engine cooling	1	2
Vehicle speed control	1	2
Visibility	1	2

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Engine totaled because of oil starvation I'm guessing or maybe an oil pump failure oil starvation caused Pistons to rub inside of head cost of engine and work is more than the vehicles cost so that means car is totaled”
Filed 04/19/2026 · ODI 11732258
Engine
“The pcv oil separator has failed and is making a whistling sound. From researching this issue it is widely known and an investigation shows it is caused in relation to a recall for the oil strainer that was done on this…”
Filed 10/11/2025 · ODI 11692779
Engine
“Driving up an inclined road at night. Car engine started to sputter and jerk and lost power. Was able to get to the side of the road out of traffic at the top of the hill?”
Filed 06/18/2025 · ODI 11667840

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2013 Audi A8 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A8 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi A8. The most recent, 22V178000 (reported March 23, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Audi A8 recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (2), structure (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Audi A8?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (73%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Audi A8?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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