2025 Audi S8 Problems: 1 Known Issue
2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Audi S8 has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2020-2026 S8 Rearview/Top-View Camera Image May Not Display - Recall 25V900. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls3 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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What are the most common Audi S8 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Audi S8 has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: 2020-2026 S8 Rearview/Top-View Camera Image May Not Display - Recall 25V900. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Audi S8 reliable?
The 2025 Audi S8 has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2020-2026 S8 Rearview/Top-View Camera Image May Not Display - Recall 25V900. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2020-2026 Audi S8 2020-2026 S8 Rearview/Top-View Camera Image May Not Display - Recall 25V900?
NHTSA recall 25V900 / Audi 90TV covers certain 2020-2026 S8 vehicles. Software may not be robust enough to recover a camera communication failure, so the rearview or Top View image may fail during a driving cycle and reduce rear visibility. A dead upper display, Component Protect… Severity: high.
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