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Audi S8
Model Overview
Based on the A8 full-size sedan, the S8 adds power and style, with a long, sleek body that wraps around big wheels and brakes. Buy the S8 to drive yourself, or to be driven in while enjoying the spacious rear seat, particularly if your chauffeur is keen on getting places quickly. A 2020 redesign brought a mild hybrid powertrain and a tech-intensive cabin that improved on that of the already beautiful previous generation car.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
5
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
8
Owner Reviews
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Overall Score
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Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-069
Recall date
2023-02-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69ET
Units Affected:
78
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the occupant protection flap within the passenger-front airbag module may not have been folded properly. As a result, the airbag could inflate with too much force. If a child or smaller person is seated in the front passenger seat close to the instrument panel, they could be injured when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that inflates with too much force could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front airbag module.
Recall number
2022-565
Recall date
2022-10-05
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91DZ
Units Affected:
19,006
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Recall number
2021-486
Recall date
2021-08-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69CS
Units Affected:
7,198
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-249
Recall date
2021-04-26
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,396
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts. If necessary, the associated bolt(s) will be replaced as well.
Recall number
2021-097
Recall date
2021-02-26
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
13
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connector for the engine control module may be missing a sealing pin. As a result, moisture could enter the connector and cause the engine light to turn on and the engine to go in "fail-safe mode". This could also cause the engine to stall while driving.
Safety Risk:
A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer inspect the connector for the engine control unit and install the sealing pin, if necessary.
Recall number
2019-040
Recall date
2019-01-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20BM
Units Affected:
407
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. This may cause a gasoline odour or leak.
Safety Risk:
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for repair. A fuel pressure damper will be installed in the low pressure fuel supply located inside the fuel tank.
Recall number
2018-344
Recall date
2018-06-26
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20AV
Units Affected:
307
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time. This could cause a fuel smell or a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel line.
Recall number
2016-287
Recall date
2016-06-06
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
60C3
Units Affected:
7
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the glass panel of the sunroof may not have been properly bonded to the sunroof frame. This could allow the glass panel to separate from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof frame and glass panel.
Recall number
2013-321
Recall date
2013-09-23
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
60B6/1L
Units Affected:
61
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicle the sunroof may have been manufactured incorrectly and could be susceptible to breakage. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could cause driver distraction, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, broken glass inside the vehicle could pose a risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel.
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