Question 1

Is the Audi A8 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Audi A8 has 243 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2020 (5 complaints), 2021 (7 complaints), 2017 (12 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (67 complaints), 2015 (46 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Audi A8 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2015 Audi A8. The 2013 model has the most complaints (67) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Audi A8?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Audi A8 are 2020 (5 complaints), 2021 (7 complaints), 2017 (12 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	7	Delay in change gear especially from full stop, ve...	Excellent Reliability
2020	5	8/23/2021-I was slowing down at a red light and ge...	Excellent Reliability
2019	22	Message appeared on display Jan 7 2023: "Electrica...	Average
2017	12	Bought a 2017 audi A8l with 51700 miles, from Mike...	Excellent Reliability
2016	17	WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 2 HOURS, SLOWED DOW...	Above Average
2015	46	ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTAR...	Below Average
2014	27	2014 AUDI A8 VEHICLE HAS 57534 MILES ON IT, A WELL...	Average
2013	67	DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAF...	Avoid This Year
2012	17	I'VE RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FU...	Above Average
2011	23	I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP WHEN T...	Average

Audi A8 — All Years

Audi A8 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid