2013 Audi A8 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,973miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Audi A8, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,973 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 69946 miles it started leaking water when raining from top of windshield in the middle by the rear view mirror,on top of all electronic components.from that incident car is not running,because water got on to all kind of electronics that control engine,transmission,radio.......when I did research,find out that its know problem with those vehicles and im not the first one with this problem”
NHTSA complaint #11182890, filed 2019-02, 69,946 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A8. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a loud booming noise was heard and the glass sun roof suddenly shattered. The sun roof was closed at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to Audi of lafayette located in lafayette, louisiana. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v448000 (visibility). …”
NHTSA complaint #11000234, filed 2017-06, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V448000Sep 23, 2013Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof…Covers: Audi A8 2013–2014, S8 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10240212Jul 17, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
- 10237017May 22, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
- 10233603Mar 31, 2023This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A8
36 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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