At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, reducing lubrication to the bearings and causing wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no charge.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Audi S8.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2014 Audi S8 has 5 recalls, the most serious being two fire risks: a fuel supply line that can become porous and leak fuel near ignition sources, and an engine compartment seal that can come loose and contact hot engine components.
On the mechanical side, the turbocharger's oil supply strainer can become blocked, starving the bearings of lubrication. As the bearings wear, the turbine wheel can contact the turbocharger housing or the shaft can break, causing the engine to stall without warning. There is also a visibility concern affecting certain vehicles built within a narrow window in 2013: the standard sunroof glass panel can shatter while the vehicle is moving, dropping glass onto occupants or distracting the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, reducing lubrication to the bearings and causing wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seal around the engine compartment can loosen and touch hot engine parts.
What the fix does
A retaining plate will be installed to keep the engine compartment seal from loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply line connecting to the high pressure fuel pump can develop small holes and leak fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a fuel pressure damper at no cost to address the leak.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump's fuel supply line may develop porosity over time, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
The fuel line will be replaced with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof glass panel may shatter.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.