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Audi

A8

24 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your A8 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Audi dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

24

Audi A8 · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. Software update for battery control unit

    R/2025/441 · 10 Oct 2025

    10 Oct 2025

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

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    Built 19 Feb 2022 – 18 Dec 2023

    ~185 vehicles affected

  2. Replacing front suspension link

    R/2024/310 · 19 Jul 2024

    19 Jul 2024

    Defect

    A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.

    Remedy

    For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link

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    Built 24 May 2024 – 13 Jun 2024

    ~9 vehicles affected

  3. THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL

    R/2022/132 · 4 May 2022

    4 May 2022

    Defect

    The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

    Remedy

    The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

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    Built 10 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2017

    ~4,690 vehicles affected

  4. FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED

    R/2022/036 · 14 Feb 2022

    14 Feb 2022

    Defect

    Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

    Remedy

    The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 7 Nov 2019 – 20 Feb 2021

    ~5,327 vehicles affected

  5. FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE

    R/2021/330 · 22 Sep 2021

    22 Sep 2021

    Defect

    On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 10 Jan 2000 – 13 Aug 2001

    ~9,536 vehicles affected

  6. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR

    R/2021/234 · 22 Sep 2021

    22 Sep 2021

    Defect

    On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

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    Built 14 Apr 1997 – 23 Dec 1999

    ~57,169 vehicles affected

  7. REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/236 · 25 Jun 2021

    25 Jun 2021

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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    Built 7 Nov 2019 – 18 Feb 2021

    ~10,089 vehicles affected

  8. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL MAY BECOME DEFORMED AND LOOSE

    R/2020/287 · 9 Oct 2020

    9 Oct 2020

    Defect

    The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

    Remedy

    A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

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    Built 10 May 2012 – 6 Jul 2017

    ~798 vehicles affected

  9. GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE

    R/2020/135 · 19 May 2020

    19 May 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

    Remedy

    The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

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    Built 1 Sep 2019 – 31 Dec 2019

    ~1,568 vehicles affected

  10. THE RIGIDITY OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FORKS MAY BE IMPAIRED

    R/2020/032 · 10 Feb 2020

    10 Feb 2020

    Defect

    The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired

    Remedy

    Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles

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    Built 21 Oct 2019 – 24 Oct 2019

    ~6 vehicles affected

  11. FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE RETURN HOSE FOR THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING

    R/2020/114 · 24 Jan 2020

    24 Jan 2020

    Defect

    Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.

    Remedy

    The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 14 Apr 2010 – 19 Sep 2013

    ~353 vehicles affected

  12. A COMPONENT SECURING SEAT RAIL FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY BE IMPAIRED

    R/2019/229 · 1 Jul 2019

    1 Jul 2019

    Defect

    The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired

    Remedy

    Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected

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    Built 10 Jan 2019 – 25 Mar 2019

    ~2 vehicles affected

  13. FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    R/2019/099 · 18 Mar 2019

    18 Mar 2019

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 18 Feb 2014 – 2 Sep 2016

    ~2,763 vehicles affected

  14. AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK

    R/2019/065 · 27 Feb 2019

    27 Feb 2019

    Defect

    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

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    Built 27 Nov 2018 – 18 Dec 2018

    ~31 vehicles affected

  15. THE RETAINING CLIP IN THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE INSTALLED

    R/2018/111 · 24 Apr 2018

    24 Apr 2018

    Defect

    On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.

    Remedy

    Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.

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    Built 1 Jan 2018 – 31 Jan 2018

    ~6 vehicles affected

  16. AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2017/078 · 20 Feb 2017

    20 Feb 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

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    Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,622 vehicles affected

  17. SUNROOF GLASS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    R/2016/144 · 27 Jun 2016

    27 Jun 2016

    Defect

    The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.

    Remedy

    Rebond glass panel.

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    Built 1 Apr 2007 – 30 Jul 2008

    ~42 vehicles affected

  18. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2015/031 · 20 Apr 2015

    20 Apr 2015

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 30 Apr 2012

    ~1,073 vehicles affected

  19. GLASS SUNROOF MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK

    R/2013/113 · 7 Oct 2013

    7 Oct 2013

    Defect

    Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.

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    Built 1 Mar 2013 – 31 Jul 2013

    ~140 vehicles affected

  20. AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN IMPACT

    R/2006/159 · 25 Oct 2006

    25 Oct 2006

    Defect

    It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.

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    Built 1 Dec 2002 – 1 May 2005

    ~1,543 vehicles affected

  21. REPLACE DRIVERS AIRBAG

    R/2003/160 · 5 Nov 2003

    5 Nov 2003

    Defect

    On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag

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    Built 1 Aug 2002 – 31 Mar 2003

    ~235 vehicles affected

  22. POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    R/1999/072 · 1 Nov 1999

    1 Nov 1999

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

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    Built 1 Mar 1998 – 31 Aug 1998

    ~38,307 vehicles affected

  23. UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    R/1997/075 · 26 Nov 1997

    26 Nov 1997

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

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    Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~50,523 vehicles affected

  24. LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    R/1996/049 · 1 Jul 1996

    1 Jul 1996

    Defect

    In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.

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    Built 1 Jan 1996 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~144 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Audi dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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