2016 Audi A8 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Audi A8, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was shaking until the engine warmed up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), 20V397000 (Structure), and 19V057000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). …”
NHTSA complaint #11480781, filed 2022-08, 42,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V057000Jan 28, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump…Covers: Audi A8 2013–2016, S8 2013–2016
- 19V035000Jan 16, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails…Covers: Audi A8 2015–2018, A6 2016–2018, Q7 2016–2018 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007301Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007220Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 13% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 17% |
| 2013 | 5 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 27% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A8
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology