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…
2014 Audi A8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2014 Audi A8, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 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 July 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Audi A8 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Steering
2Visibility/wiper
1Power train
1Lane departure
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 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 · 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
2014 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 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.
Car went dead on the hwy without any warning. Dealer has the vehicle for a month now and says there is metal shavings in fuel and need more than 15000/- in repairs to replace fuel pump, 6 fuel injectors fuel line and fuel rail. Metal shavings come from fuel pump Failure there should be micro…
I was driving along on the highway, at normal speeds. When my engine started surging, causing me to speed up and slow down rapidly. Putting the safety of others behind and in front of me in danger. No check engine or any light of that nature turned on. then after another mile or so my engine…
The oil strainer needs to be replaced in my car. This is a known issue with Audi and there are many recalls on Audis, with the exception of mine. I read that this can lead to the engine stopping and causing an accident and it can ruin the engine. This has been problem has been reported to me by an…
Own a 2014 A8?
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