2021 Audi A8L recalls

No safety recalls, 6 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Audi A8L in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
6Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Audi A8L owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System2
Power Train2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Back Over Prevention1

Recent complaints

April 2, 2026Electrical System

See attached document for complaint. I took my 2021 AUDI A8 to Audi Rockville located at 1125 Rockville Pike; Rockville, MD 20852 on July 18 to fix the recall. After waiting for 2 hours at the dealership, they told me they must go to BestBuy to buy a USB stick and asked if we could re-schedule which we did. I then came back on September 30, and again after 2 hours of waiting, they told me the USB port in the car is not working and that I must pay over $1000 to replace the USB Port so that they can perform the recall. As such we could not get the update done. I followed up with Audi North America Headquarters in Michigan, and they basically told me the same thing that the dealer told me. This

November 2, 2025Back Over Prevention

My backup camera turns off when I am backing up. I can no longer see behind my vehicle and I do not get any warnings that a car is approaching from either side of my vehicle. On a more minor note the sun roof opened on its own while I was driving on a highway during a rain storm

April 4, 2024Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.

July 10, 2022Fuel/Propulsion System

fuel pump leak, dealer claimed the seal is broken from the manufacture, gave out strong gasoline smell

July 10, 2022Power Train

Delay in change gear especially from full stop, vehicle recoil, jump, jolt, sometimes with loud noise

2021 Audi A8L crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Audi A8L 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Audi A8L: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2021 Audi A8L recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Audi A8L have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Audi A8L. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Audi A8L problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (2 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2021 Audi A8L safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Audi A8L.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Audi A8L?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: A8L, A8L Phev.