2024 Audi A8 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 0
- Per 10,000 cars
- 0.0
- 1,890 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 0
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 2
- NHTSA crash rating
- –
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi A8?
We do not score the 2024 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 2 recalls.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
Cons
None stand out.
How the 2024 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 0.0 | 2 | – |
| 2023 | Not scored | – | – | 0.0 | 2 | – |
| 2022 | 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 | – |
2024 Audi A8 Recalls
Two recalls cover the 2024 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 25V900000Recall 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.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V251000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 3, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 A8, from its two recalls.
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
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000
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.
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