2022-2023 Audi S8 Front Air Bag Recall (23V084)

Recall 23V084 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Audi S8 in recall 23V084?

During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 S8 with recall 23V084?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the frontal.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V084?

Recall 23V084 covers 1,047 vehicles: 2022-2023 Audi A8; 2022-2023 Audi S8.

NHTSA lists 1,047 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the S8 front air bag recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.

When was recall 23V084 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 23V084 to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 14, 2023.

This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your S8 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my S8 is part of recall 23V084?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V084 is open on your S8, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 S8 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should S8 owners do about recall 23V084?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V084000 applies to your S8.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any frontal symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are S8 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 23V084 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.

Can recall 23V084 make my S8 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this frontal recall means their S8 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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