2023 Audi A8 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 A8 years
The 2023 Audi A8 has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 13, ranking 14th out of 16 model years for reported problems. It carries 2 recalls, covering airbag assembly and rearview camera software, with no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2023 Audi A8 problems
NHTSA owner 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 lists 0 complaints for the 2023 Audi A8, giving it a complaint index of 13, which ranks 14th out of 16 A8 model years, better than most other years.
- Does the 2023 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Audi A8: one for a front-passenger airbag flap that may not have been folded correctly, and one for a software error affecting the rearview camera display.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi A8?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Audi A8 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.
- How does the 2023 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?
- With a complaint index of 13, the 2023 A8 ranks well compared to years like 2013 (index 100) and 2015 (index 93), which are marked Avoid.
- Are there any do-not-drive recalls on the 2023 Audi A8?
- No, NHTSA lists 0 do-not-drive recalls for the 2023 Audi A8.