Model year
2017 Audi A8
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2017 Audi A8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 3 complaints
- 2001 6 complaints
- 2002 1 complaints
- 2003 3 complaints
- 2004 20 complaints
- 2005 6 complaints
- 2006 6 complaints
- 2007 4 complaints
- 2008 8 complaints
- 2009 5 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 15 complaints
- 2012 11 complaints
- 2013 49 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 31 complaints
- 2016 11 complaints
- 2017 8 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 14 complaints
- 2020 3 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
20V397000 · Jul 7, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
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.
19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWB 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| A8 L · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Audi A8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.