2025 Audi A8 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Too new for a score. Here is what owners and NHTSA have reported so far.
- Owner complaints
- 0
- Per 10,000 cars
- 0.0
- 1,538 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 0
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- –
Should You Buy the 2025 Audi A8?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints, and there is too little data on the 2025 Audi A8 so far for a provisional reading.
The 2019 A8, from the same generation, scored 67 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
It has 1 recall.
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 2025 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 0.0 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 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 | – |
2025 Audi A8 Recalls
One recall covers the 2025 Audi A8. It was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is 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.
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 A8, from its recall.
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
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