2024 Audi A8 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#13 most-complained of 16 A8 years
The 2024 Audi A8 has 0 owner complaints and 2 recalls in NHTSA data, with a Complaint Index of 20, ranking 13th out of 16 model years. It sits well below the worst years like 2013 (index 100) in reported problems.
- 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 2024 Audi A8 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2024 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 24V251000Apr 3, 2024Airbags91 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other A8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Audi A8 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2024 Audi A8 and a Complaint Index of 20, which ranks 13th out of 16 model years covered. This suggests fewer reported problems than several other years.
- Does the 2024 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Audi A8, one for a collision avoidance/rearview camera software error and one for an airbag occupant detection system control module.
- What is the worst year for the Audi A8?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2013 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 with 49 complaints and 6 recalls, making it the year rated Avoid most strongly among the years listed.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Audi A8?
- The EPA rates the 2024 Audi A8 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.