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2021 Audi S8

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 356,894 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V900000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 44,387 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V201000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 170,296 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V742000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

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

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 31,058 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V034000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,857 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V825000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 45,496 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V606000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

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

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 40,993 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V295000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

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

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 238 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V111000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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