repaired · 2024 Q2
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a…
2013 Audi A8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi A8, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-178 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Robert Basic from Germany, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Audi A8 has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Service brakes
3Suspension
3Power train
2Visibility/wiper
2Steering
2Structure
2Electrical system
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Audi A8 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Body: hood
Risk. If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other A8 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A8 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Audi A8 safety ratings
2013 Audi A8 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Audi A8, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureNo recall
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureLed to recall 22V-178
In owners' words
What A8 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine totaled because of oil starvation I'm guessing or maybe an oil pump failure oil starvation caused Pistons to rub inside of head cost of engine and work is more than the vehicles cost so that means car is totaled
The pcv oil separator has failed and is making a whistling sound. From researching this issue it is widely known and an investigation shows it is caused in relation to a recall for the oil strainer that was done on this vehicle. I called audi dealership and they said this is not an open recall,…
Driving up an inclined road at night. Car engine started to sputter and jerk and lost power. Was able to get to the side of the road out of traffic at the top of the hill? I was able to coast down the hill to a gas station. Carl would not drive without Jerking or accelerate, add check engine, light…
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