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2020 Audi S8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Audi S8. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-295 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Audi S8 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2020 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.

69%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles · 246,281 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2023 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 22V-034 · Jan 26, 2022 · 31,058 vehicles · 30,217 repaired

Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 21V-295 · Apr 26, 2021 · 40,993 vehicles · 39,296 repaired

Risk. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2022 Q4

Engine

Recall 21V-111 · Feb 24, 2021 · 238 vehicles · 230 repaired

Risk. An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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