2013 Audi A8 problems and recalls

73% of owner complaints on the 2013 Audi A8 related to the Engine (36 of 49).

49
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
40.9
Severity index

Severity index 40.9 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 40.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 128 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 12% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 36 complaints (73.5%)36 73%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 5 complaints (10.2%)5 10%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 5 complaints (10.2%)5 10%Service BrakesService Brakes: 4 complaints (8.2%)4 8%Power TrainPower Train: 3 complaints (6.1%)3 6%SuspensionSuspension: 3 complaints (6.1%)3 6%SteeringSteering: 2 complaints (4.1%)2 4%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 2 complaints (4.1%)2 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE3673.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM510.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER510.2%
SERVICE BRAKES48.2%
POWER TRAIN36.1%
SUSPENSION36.1%
STEERING24.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24.1%

Complaints filed per year

05102013: 12014: 12017: 12018: 12019: 82020: 72021: 102022: 102023: 12024: 62025: 22026: 1 (partial year)13141718192021102223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20131
20141
20171
20181
20198
20207
202110
202210
20231
20246
20252
2026 (year to date)1
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.3x those in 2020 to 2022 (9 against 27).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V43000025/06/2018FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVolkswagen 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.
19V05700028/01/2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVolkswagen 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.
16V61900024/08/2016ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEVolkswagen 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 p
13V44800023/09/2013VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYVolkswagen 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
20V39700007/07/2020STRUCTURE:BODY:HOODVolkswagen 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.
22V17800023/03/2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERVolkswagen 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.

Other Audi A8 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 3 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.