Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 207 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 123 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,451 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 100 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Theft rate
- 2.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE24%
- AIR BAGS12%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12%
- STEERING12%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 17 total.
Audi A8: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
1,013 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Mar 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2081531_1
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.
Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081409_1
This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.
Mar 24, 2026SUSPENSIONTSB_2023187_8
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
Mar 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081405_1
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_13
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- and 1,005 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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
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.