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2017 Audi A8 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 23, 202222V178000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineWorn 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
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| Jul 7, 202020V397000 | Structure: body hoodIf the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V397000
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| Jan 16, 201919V035000 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel railA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 33 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 17 |
| Tires | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 17 |
| Power train | 1 | 17 |
| Engine | 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
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2017 Audi A8. The contact stated that while using the cruise control, the warnings ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and Brake Guard disabled was display on the instrument panel.”
- Vehicle speed control
“Bought a 2017 audi A8l with 51700 miles, from Mike erdman Nissan in coco beach florida, it had front grill damage and when you try to use the cruise control message comes on dash ACC and brake guard disabled, i told…”
- Tires
“My wife and I were traveling [XXX] west on Atchafalaya Basin from New Orleans to Lafayette, a light came on saying inferior tire check air [pressure.”
Other Audi A8 model years
- 202110 recalls6 complaints
- 20205 recalls3 complaints
- 20193 recalls14 complaints
- 20173 recalls8 complaints
- 20164 recalls11 complaints
- 20155 recalls31 complaints
- 20145 recalls18 complaints
- 20136 recalls49 complaints
All years: 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2001 · 2000
Other Audi models
- 2017 A46 recalls86 complaints
- 2017 A63 recalls20 complaints
- 2017 Q55 recalls42 complaints
- 2017 Q77 recalls320 complaints
- 2017 A35 recalls71 complaints
- 2017 A53 recalls2 complaints
- 2017 A74 recalls1 complaint
- 2017 S62 recalls5 complaints
- 2017 Q33 recalls8 complaints
- 2017 TT3 recalls0 complaints
- 2017 S72 recalls6 complaints
- 2017 RS 73 recalls0 complaints
2017 Audi A8 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi A8 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 is the most common complaint about the 2017 Audi A8?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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