How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Audi S8?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2018 Audi S8 recalls

Q: Does the 2018 Audi S8 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2018 Audi S8. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Audi S8 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2020308July 7, 2020
810 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could contact a hot surface in the engine compartment. Safety Risk: A rubber seal that falls onto a hot surface could cause a fire. Corrective Action: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a retaining plate on the engine compartment seal.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD#20V397000July 7, 2020
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Risk: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2018 Audi S8 VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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