2013 AUDI A8 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2013 AUDI A8 has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine performance issues including sputtering, jerking, loss of power, and check engine light activation. Some complaints note oil contamination of spark plugs and relate to piston ring problems documented in a recall affecting similar engines in other Audi models.

Common Issues

• Engine sputtering and jerking. The engine surges and jerks while driving uphill, causing loss of power and triggering a flashing check engine light.
• Oil contamination of spark plugs. Multiple spark plugs become soaked in oil, impacting engine function and requiring replacement.
• Piston ring failure. Low tension piston rings fail, causing engine performance defects. This issue has been subject to recall in other Audi models with the same engine, though the A8 line was excluded from that recall.

There are 5 recalls associated with the 2013 AUDI A8, affecting various systems including the sunroof, engine compartment seal, coolant valve, and fuel supply lines. These recalls address safety and mechanical defects with repairs provided free of charge by dealers.

Recalls

• Sunroof assembly. (NHTSA recall 13V448000) Affects 1,120 vehicles. The sunroof glass may shatter while driving, risking injury and driver distraction. Dealers replace the sunroof glass panel free of charge.
• Engine compartment seal. (NHTSA recall 20V397000) Affects 12,964 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment can come loose and contact hot engine parts, increasing fire risk. Audi installs a retaining plate to prevent loosening.
• Coolant valve. (NHTSA recall 16V619000) Affects 9,067 vehicles. A leaking coolant valve may let coolant enter the engine control module, potentially causing power loss or engine stall. Dealers replace the valve and inspect for coolant damage.
• Fuel supply line porosity (2019 recall). (NHTSA recall 19V057000) Affects 8,985 vehicles. The fuel supply line to the high-pressure fuel pump may leak fuel, increasing fire risk. Audi installs a fuel pressure damper free of charge.
• Fuel supply line porosity (2018 recall). (NHTSA recall 18V430000) Affects 6,633 vehicles. Similar fuel line porosity issue leading to leaks and fire risk. Dealers replace the fuel line free of charge.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources can help determine appropriate actions based on specific circumstances.