2013 Audi S8 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Audi S8.

20092014
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2013 Audi S8 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:74,050 mi
#22 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

#31 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi S8.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE1174,050 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM180,000 mi
POWER TRAIN158,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL158,000 mi
WHEELS161,000 mi

Recalls for 2013 Audi S8

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~55,795 vehicles.

22V178000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
~26,093 affected

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.

20V397000STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
~12,964 affected

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.

19V057000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~8,985 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

18V430000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~6,633 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.

13V448000VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
~1,120 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.

Other Audi S8 Years

Wider context: See the full Audi S8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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