2022 Audi A8 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

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scored

Not scored

Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.

Owner complaints: 0
Per 10,000 cars: 0.0; 1,130 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: –
Serious outcomes: 0; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: –

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi A8?

We do not score the 2022 Audi A8. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.

The 2019 A8, from the same generation, scored 67 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.

It has 3 recalls. Audi also offers two warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-07 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
2 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs

Cons

None stand out.

How the 2022 Audi A8 Compares With Other Years

The other A8 years of the 4th generation, 2019 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	0.0	1	–
2025	Not scored	–	–	0.0	1	–
2024	Not scored	–	–	0.0	2	–
2023	Not scored	–	–	0.0	2	–
2022 This year	Not scored	–	–	0.0	3	–
2021	Not scored	–	–	30.8	10	–
2020	Not scored	–	–	16.5	5	–
2019	Caution	67	1.5×	29.0	3	Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive
2018	Not scored	–	–	0.0	2	–

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2022 Audi A8 Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2022 Audi A8. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208
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.
NHTSA 23V084000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 15, 2023. By the first quarter of 2025, 95% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi A8 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has two warranty extensions for the 2022 Audi A8, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
The problem:
The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 A8, from its three recalls and two Audi warranty extensions that may still apply.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208 NHTSA 23V084000
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

Ask the Seller

Ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All A8 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.