2013 Audi S8 problems and recalls

85% of owner complaints on the 2013 Audi S8 related to the Engine (11 of 13).

13
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
53.9
Severity index

Severity index 53.9 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 53.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 11 complaints (84.6%)11 85%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 2 complaints (15.4%)2 15%Power TrainPower Train: 1 complaints (7.7%)1 8%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 1 complaints (7.7%)1 8%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 1 complaints (7.7%)1 8%WheelsWheels: 1 complaints (7.7%)1 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE1184.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER215.4%
POWER TRAIN17.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17.7%
WHEELS17.7%

Complaints filed per year

0362018: 12019: 22020: 12021: 62022: 318192021622
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20181
20192
20201
20216
20223
Filings in 2020 to 2022 ran 3.3x those in 2018 to 2019 (10 against 3).

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.
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.
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
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.
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.