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2019 Audi A8

Hybrid
Large Cars
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA14
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Audi A8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the A8 L, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 14 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
A8 LHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion192722$3,500
A8 LHybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion152318$4,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40942, 42061.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

90TV
356,894 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000reported Dec 19, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Engine

97EV
238 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.RiskAn engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.
NHTSA campaign 21V111000reported Feb 24, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
▲high

Seats

72J3
66 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.RiskA failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.FixAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.
NHTSA campaign 19V415000reported Jun 5, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
14complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Electrical System8
Engine4
Unspecified4
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Power Train1
Steering1

What owners describe

“COMPLAINT: Authorized dealer non-compliance with NHTSA Compliance Recall 25V900 (Rearview Camera Software, FMVSS No. 111). Vehicle is a 2019 Audi A8 subject to Recall 25V900, issued by the manufacturer in January 2026. The recall work was scheduled with an authorized Audi dealer in Southern California by telephone. The…”May 27, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“Complete Engine Failure - Audible Engine Knock Noise. Bank 2 Knock Sensor Faults stored & recorded at Audi of Hoffman Estates. Worked with Audi Of Amercia where they denied any wrongdoing or know issues. Bore socped engine at an independent shop & confirmed the cyclinder 6 bore was scored due to picton failure. Paid fo…”Oct 16, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“My grandson and I got in the car after being in a Lego store for 20 minutes. We tried to start the car to leave but the car started the electronic starting procedure but stoped. All kinds of malfunction and failure lights came on and EVERYTHING LOCKED UP. WE WERE TRAPPED IN THE CAR AND COULD NOT ESCAPE”Jun 21, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other A8 model years

A

2027 Audi A8

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Audi A8

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Audi A8

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2024 Audi A8

2 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2023 Audi A8

2 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2022 Audi A8

3 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2021 Audi A8

10 recalls · 5 complaints

F

2020 Audi A8

5 recalls · 3 complaints

C

2018 Audi A8

2 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2017 Audi A8

3 recalls · 8 complaints

F

2016 Audi A8

4 recalls · 11 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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