2026 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
- 304 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 2026 Audi A8?
It is too new to judge. The 2026 Audi A8 has 0 owner complaints and 1 recall so far. We expect a first provisional score around July 2027.
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.
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Too new to score. First provisional score expected around July 2027.
So far there are 0 owner complaints, 0 with a serious outcome, and 1 recall. Early counts are not enough to judge a model year. The automaker's production report for it is not complete yet.
It is the same generation as the 2019 A8, which scored 67 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
How the 2026 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 This year | Too new | – | – | 0.0 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 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 | – |
2026 Audi A8 Recalls
One recall covers the 2026 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 2026 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