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2019 Audi A8: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
0Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
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The 2019 Audi A8 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2019 Audi A8 has 3 safety recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific A8 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Campaign 21V111000 · 24/02/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

RiskAn engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
2

SEATS

Campaign 19V415000 · 05/06/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.

RiskA failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
3

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 25V900000 · 19/12/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

What owners complain about

No owner complaints were on file for the 2019 Audi A8 at the time of this page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2019 Audi A8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2019 Audi A8 owners report?

No owner complaints were on file with the NHTSA for the 2019 Audi A8 at the time of this page.

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