2021 AUDI S8 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 AUDI S8 has 0 complaints and 53 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and electronic systems, including instrument panel display failures and rearview camera problems. The recalls address a wide range of defects affecting electrical systems, suspension components, and safety restraints.
There are 53 recalls for the 2021 AUDI S8 affecting multiple systems such as the electrical and instrument cluster, rearview camera displays, suspension rear axle assembly, engine control modules, tires, and seat belts. Many of the recalls involve software updates or inspections and replacements of faulty parts to reduce crash risks.
Recalls- Instrument panel display failure. NHTSA recall 25V201000 affects 44,387 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel may fail to show critical safety info such as speedometer or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument panel module software free of charge.
- Rearview camera blank display. NHTSA recall 22V742000 involves 170,296 vehicles. The rearview camera may show a blank or black screen when in reverse due to a software issue, which reduces driver rear visibility and raises crash risk. Dealers will update infotainment unit software at no cost.
- Rear axle misalignment. NHTSA recalls 22V034000 and 21V295000 affect 31,058 and 40,993 vehicles respectively. Misaligned rear axle or broken lock nuts may cause premature tire wear or loss of control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect, adjust, and replace parts or tires free of charge.
- Engine control module connector defect. NHTSA recall 21V111000 covers 238 vehicles. Moisture intrusion from a missing sealing pin may cause ECM malfunction and engine stall, posing a crash hazard. Dealers will inspect, install missing sealing pins, and replace corroded connectors as needed free of charge.
- Rear-view image failure on reverse. Recall 21V825000 affects 2,857 vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying immediately when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update infotainment software parameters at no charge.
- Rear seat belt retractor defect. NHTSA recall 21V606000 covers 45,496 vehicles. Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected seat belts free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to recalls or dealing with unresolved safety concerns may have rights under state lemon laws. It may be beneficial to consult legal advice regarding options for relief or compensation.
2021 AUDI S8 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
335325
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 AUDI S8
44387 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S8
31058 vehicles affected
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.
2021 AUDI S8
170296 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S8
238 vehicles affected
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.
2021 AUDI S8
40993 vehicles affected
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.
2021 AUDI S8
45496 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 AUDI S8
2857 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.