2018 AUDI A8 RECALLS

A8 Long (D5) generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Audi from 2017 to 2019 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 6052 lbs with 1764 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

A8 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic
A8 55 TFSI V6 (340 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic
A8 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic
A8 55 TFSI V6 (340 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro tiptronic

Features & Specs

5
seats

23-37 mpg city
39-46 mpg hwy

AWD
drivetrain

286-340
horsepower

Reported Problems

6 Total Safety Recalls Found

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Total cars affected: 74881
NHTSA campaign: 19V035000
Date of the problem: 16/01/2019

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Total cars affected: 12964
NHTSA campaign: 20V397000
Date of the problem: 07/07/2020

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 2
Rapex alert: A12/0382/19
Date of the problem: 08/03/2019

In certain vehicles, fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/0618/19
Date of the problem: 12/04/2019

A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break over time. As a consequence, the tyre may press against the wheel arch which poses a risk of accidents.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/1041/19
Date of the problem: 12/07/2019

The rivets which fix the seat tracks on the passenger side of the vehicle have an unsuitable head diameter. This can cause the rivet connection to fail in the event of an accident, impairing the restraining effect of the seat and belt system and increasing the risk of injuries.