AI Damage2018 Audi S8 Plus: common problems
The maker issued 38 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 38
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
- This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel
- Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective…
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc
- 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models
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- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only)
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
NHTSA lists 38 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi S8 Plus?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 38 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Audi S8 Plus?
NHTSA lists 38 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Audi S8 Plus from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.