Model year
2020 Audi A8
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2020 Audi A8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ENGINE (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined and 63 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,550, 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
25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V…
22V034000 · Jan 26, 2022
TIRES; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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,…
21V295000 · Apr 26, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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,…
21V111000 · Feb 24, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| A8 PHEV | 0 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi A8L 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2020 Audi A8L PHEV 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 · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A8 L · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| A8 L · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 21 | 27 | 23 | 63.0 | 420 | $3,550 |
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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 2020 Audi A8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.