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1999 Audi

A8

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 3.7 L

Audi A8: best and worst years

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • POWER TRAIN15%
  • STRUCTURE15%
  • SUSPENSION15%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.

Audi A8: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.