2013 Audi S8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2013 Audi S8, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2013 Audi S8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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…
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Hood (structure)
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.…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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.
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…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Audi S8 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,050 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The windshield top gasket is not working and the glass can be easily pushed out an 1/8”. Wind can be heard while driving and when it’s raining water runs through steady stream. I was under the impress”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 4, 2022 · Unknown or other
“The dealer doesn’t want to perform the recall due to branded title. They should though. Please look into it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2022 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Audi S8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi S8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Audi S8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Audi S8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Audi S8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2014 Audi S8 | 5 | 6 |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi S8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi S8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi S8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 Audi S8
How do I know if my 2013 Audi S8 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2013 Audi S8; 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 13V448000).
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
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
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.