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2018 AUDI A8

2 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #19V035000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel rail in your vehicle is a critical part that supplies fuel to your engine. In some 2015-2018 Audi models (Q7, A6, A7, and A8), the left and right fuel rails can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak occurs and there's a spark, it could ignite the fuel and cause a fire. This is a serious safety risk, especially in a confined space like your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel rails with new ones, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #20V397000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The seal around the hood of your Audi is designed to keep hot engine parts safe from causing damage. However, in some 2013-2018 S8 and A8 models, this seal can come loose and potentially contact those hot parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal touches the hot engine components, there's a higher chance of a fire starting in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special retaining plate to keep the seal in place, completely free of charge. When you get the recall notice, schedule a visit to have this fix done.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Other AUDI A8 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
2 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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