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2020 AUDI A8 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2020 AUDI A8 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the vehicle’s rear axle and electrical charging system through recall campaigns. There are no consumer complaints on file concerning performance, safety, or reliability.

There are eight recalls affecting various systems including electrical charging cables, rear axle components, engine control modules, and tires. These recalls address safety and mechanical issues that may impact vehicle operation and driver safety.

Recalls
  • Charging cable overheating. NHTSA recall 23V842000 affects 93,196 vehicles. Using the 220V/240V charging plug at full charge may cause overheating at home outlets or charging cables, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised to avoid using the 220V/240V cable until dealers provide a replacement cable with a temperature sensor free of charge.
  • Rear axle alignment and tires. Recall 22V034000 covers 31,058 vehicles. Rear axle alignment may have been missed after prior repairs, causing uneven tire wear that increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect, adjust, and replace tires as needed free of charge.
  • Rear axle lock nut failure. Recall 21V295000 affects 40,993 vehicles. Lock nuts on the rear axle’s trailing arm may break due to stress corrosion, risking axle misalignment and loss of control. The fix involves replacing lock nuts and bolts if needed at no cost to owners.
  • Engine control module moisture intrusion. Recall 21V111000 applies to 238 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, potentially causing stalling and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect, install missing pins, and replace corroded connectors free of charge.

Owners with repeated axle issues, electrical charging defects, or unresolved recall repairs should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent safety risks and multiple recalls may qualify vehicles for relief under consumer protection statutes.

2020 AUDI A8 Summary

2020

Model Year

0

Total Complaints

4

Total Recalls

165485

Vehicles Affected

Recalls

2020 AUDI A8

93196 vehicles affected

23V842000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

2020 AUDI A8

31058 vehicles affected

22V034000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

2020 AUDI A8

238 vehicles affected

21V111000

ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Risk: An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

2020 AUDI A8

40993 vehicles affected

21V295000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Complaints

No complaints found.