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 S8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi S8, 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 November 4, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Audi S8 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Audi S8 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
2013 vs. every other S8 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 S8 median. How we score
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Audi S8 safety ratings
2013 Audi S8 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 S8, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureNo recall
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureLed to recall 22V-178
In owners' words
What S8 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car was running rough for a couple weeks; hesitant to accelerate, failed to start multiple times and idled rough. One day I was coming home from my hour long commute, I put the car in reverse in my driveway and the car started bucking so badly that it became un-drivable. At this point we had to…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY, MY CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD DYSFUNCTIONAL BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. BRAKE WAS HARDLY WORKING AND I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO CONTROL STEERING. BASICALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH, CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND I LOST STEERING AND BRAKING. I WAS…
TURBOS FAILED, CAR STALLED AND WILL NOT START UNLESS GIVING IT GAS. DOWN ON POWER AND PERFORMANCE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON
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