Buying a used 2021 Audi S8? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2021 Audi S8 has 8 recalls involving engine control module moisture risk, rear axle lock nut failure, rear axle alignment verification, rear belts that may not secure child seats, reversing camera displays, and instrument panel display failure. Camera and display operation deserve specific attention alongside repair records. Its 1 unverified NHTSA owner complaint appears under POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and ENGINE. Those category entries describe a single complaint record. No crashes, fires, or injuries are reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify engine control module moisture and rear belt recall repairs.
- Request rear axle lock nut repair and alignment documentation.
- Test reversing camera and instrument displays, and ask about powertrain faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Audi S8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi S8 Engine Control Module Moisture Risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Rearview Camera May Not Display When Reversing | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi Models: Instrument Panel Display May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Engine | 1 | Yes |