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2017 Audi A8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2017 Audi A8, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
8
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi A8

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V178000 Reported 26,093 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  2. Hood (structure)

    NHTSA 20V397000 Reported 12,964 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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.…

  3. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 19V035000 Reported 74,881 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Audi A8 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Audi number AWA-19-03 covers the crankcase ventilation valve extended warranty for 2013-2016 audi models less than 10 years old and with less than 120,000 miles. My vehicle meets the year and mileage”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2026 · Engine

“My cars rack and pinion went out with the mileage just over 100,000 miles and I was told that this is a problematic something to do with the inappropriate silicone. Spending $85,000 on a car you would”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 16, 2025 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Audi A8 (A8 L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22 mpg
City / Highway18–19 / 29
FuelPremium
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare Audi A8 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A8 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Audi A810
1996 Audi A821
1997 Audi A8210
1998 Audi A834
1999 Audi A849
2000 Audi A823
2001 Audi A826
2002 Audi A811
2003 Audi A813
2004 Audi A8120
2005 Audi A816
2006 Audi A826
2007 Audi A824
2008 Audi A818
2009 Audi A815
2010 Audi A811
2011 Audi A8115
2012 Audi A8111
2013 Audi A8649
2014 Audi A8518
2015 Audi A8531
2016 Audi A8411
2017 Audi A838
2018 Audi A820
2019 Audi A8314
2020 Audi A853
2021 Audi A8105
2022 Audi A830
2023 Audi A820
2024 Audi A820
2025 Audi A810
2026 Audi A810

Checking a specific 2017 Audi A8

How do I know if my 2017 Audi A8 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 Audi A8; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V035000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Audi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.