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2016 Audi S8 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 6
Latest campaign: Mar 23, 2022

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 23, 2022	22V178000
Structure	1	Jul 7, 2020	20V397000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 28, 2019	19V057000

Safety recalls3

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

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

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).

Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

6Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Service brakes	2	33
Steering	1	17
Power train	1	17
Suspension	1	17
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	17
Unknown or other	1	17

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

Steering
“I started the car last friday, 11/15/2019 and got a bunch of system errors popping up one right after the other.”
Filed 11/24/2019 · ODI 11282013
Power train
“I started the car last friday, 11/15/2019 and got a bunch of system errors popping up one right after the other.”
Filed 11/24/2019 · ODI 11282014
Suspension
“I started the car last friday, 11/15/2019 and got a bunch of system errors popping up one right after the other.”
Filed 11/24/2019 · ODI 11282016

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2016 Audi S8 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S8 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi S8. 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 is the most common complaint about the 2016 Audi S8?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Audi S8?

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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