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…
2016 Audi S8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2016 Audi S8, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 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 March 23, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Audi S8 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Power train
1Steering
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 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.
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
2016 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
2016 Audi S8 safety ratings
2016 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 2016 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I STARTED THE CAR LAST FRIDAY, 11/15/2019 AND GOT A BUNCH OF SYSTEM ERRORS POPPING UP ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. I DROVE THE CAR TO GET TO A SAFE PARKING SPOT AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL TOTALLY OFF CENTER ABOUT 70 DEGREES COUNTER CLOCKWISE. I AM NOT SURE IF THE TWO (ACCIDENT/CALIBRATION AND THE…
I STARTED THE CAR LAST FRIDAY, 11/15/2019 AND GOT A BUNCH OF SYSTEM ERRORS POPPING UP ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. I DROVE THE CAR TO GET TO A SAFE PARKING SPOT AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL TOTALLY OFF CENTER ABOUT 70 DEGREES COUNTER CLOCKWISE. I AM NOT SURE IF THE TWO (ACCIDENT/CALIBRATION AND THE…
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