NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi A8l Safety Record
The 2021 Audi A8l has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 10 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Audi A8L has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, leaving its crashworthiness unscored by federal star ratings. Its Safety Index also remains undetermined. The available federal data indicates a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, with 10 recall campaigns on file and 5 owner complaints reported to NHTSA. This record offers no basis to assess the vehicle's crash safety performance.
The 2021 Audi A8l was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and has 10 recall campaigns on file according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 10 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi A8l?
The 2021 Audi A8l sits in the Moderate burden band, a designation driven by its 10 recall campaigns and 5 reported complaints rather than by any crash-test outcome, which does not exist for this model year. The recall record is notably concentrated in electronics and driver-assistance technology: two separate back-over prevention campaigns, an instrument cluster electrical recall, and an infotainment touchscreen recall all target systems that affect driver information and situational awareness. The complaint record, while small at five reports, echoes that electronic theme, with the Electrical System and Power Train each drawing two of those five unverified allegations. No tested sibling years are available in the federal data to provide a crash-safety reference point for shoppers evaluating this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi A8l have any recalls?
The 2021 Audi A8l is covered by 10 recall campaigns. Components addressed include the back-over prevention sensing camera, the instrument cluster and electrical system, the infotainment touchscreen and video monitor, and back-over prevention display function. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the recall summaries provided in the federal data for this model year.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Reported 2025-12-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V201000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Reported 2025-03-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD23V842000
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's num
Reported 2023-12-13
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V742000
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Reported 2022-10-05
TIRES22V034000
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Reported 2022-01-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V606000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Reported 2021-08-05
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Reported 2021-04-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)21V111000
Risk: An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi 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.
Reported 2021-02-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi A8l?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Audi A8l, covering the Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Structure. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as confirmed defects.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi A8l?
The 2021 Audi A8L has accumulated 10 separate recall campaigns, a notable figure that prospective owners should address by checking the specific vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov. This precaution is essential to ascertain whether any of these recalls remain open and unrepaired.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi A8l, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Ten recall campaigns cover this model year, with a notable concentration in driver-assistance and electronic systems including two separate back-over prevention recalls and an infotainment touchscreen recall.
- Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System and Power Train each cited in two of those unverified allegations.
- Prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm which, if any, of the 10 recall campaigns remain open and unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
FAQ2021 Audi A8l safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi A8l crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 10 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi A8l have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 10 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi A8l. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Audi A8l?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi A8l. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A8l 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.