8 recalls covering model years 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Audi is recalling certain 2019 through 2026 vehicles, including A6, A7, Q7, Q8 and e-tron models. A software error can keep the backup camera picture from showing on the screen the way it is supposed to. Because the rear camera view may not appear, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering what a driver must be able to see behind the vehicle.
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display on affected vehicles may fail, meaning it can stop showing information to the driver.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Audi cars and SUVs because of a software problem with the backup camera display. When the vehicle is put into reverse, the screen may go blank or black instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will update the software in the infotainment unit, the system that runs the center screen.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 through 2021 Audi cars and SUVs, including A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and S and RS versions. These vehicles had repairs done under an earlier recall, and the rear axle alignment may not have been checked afterward as it should have been. Rear axle alignment that is off can wear the tires out early or wear them unevenly.
On some Audi vehicles, a software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle first starts to reverse. The video feed meant to show what's behind the vehicle while backing up may not appear right away.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling certain 2021 and 2022 cars and SUVs because of a problem with the rear seat belts. The part of the belt that locks it in place for a child seat may switch off too early, so the child seat may not be held securely. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on protecting people in a crash. Dealers will check the middle rear seat belts and replace them if needed.
On certain Audi models, the lock nut on a rear axle trailing arm may break because of corrosion. If this happens, the rear axle can become misaligned, affecting how the vehicle handles.
Some Audi vehicles are missing a small sealing pin in the connector for the engine's control computer. Without that pin, moisture can get into the connector, and moisture inside the connector can cause the control computer to malfunction. If the control computer malfunctions, the engine may stall while you are driving. Dealers will check the connector for the missing pin and for corrosion, and fix it if needed.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Audi S8. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2021 Audi S8. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi rearview camera may fail to show image" (NHTSA campaign 25V900000), reported Dec 19, 2025.
No. None of the 8 Audi S8 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: