2023 Audi A8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Audi A8 has zero owner complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 10, ranking 19th of 21 model years — one of the lowest-complaint years for this model. It has 2 recalls, covering rearview camera software and a front-passenger airbag flap.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 A8 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Audi A8 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2023 Audi A8 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
- NHTSA 23V084000Feb 15, 2023Airbags1,047 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
2023 Audi A8 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other A8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Audi A8 reliable?
- NHTSA shows zero complaints for the 2023 Audi A8 and a complaint index of 10, which ranks 19th out of 21 model years — among the lowest complaint counts for this model.
- Does the 2023 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a rearview camera software error affecting 2019-2026 vehicles, and one for an incorrectly folded front-passenger airbag flap on 2022-2023 S8 and A8 models.
- Are either of the 2023 Audi A8 recalls a do-not-drive recall?
- No. Neither of the 2 recalls is classified as a do-not-drive recall, and neither requires parking outside.
- How does the 2023 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?
- The 2023 A8 has a complaint index of 10, far below Avoid-rated years like 2013 (100), 2015 (95), and 2019 (90), making it one of the better years by complaint volume.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi A8?
- The 2023 A8 gets 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.