Audi A8 — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| 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... | Excellent Reliability |
| 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... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2015 | 46 | ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND CAR WOULD NOT RESTAR... | Above Average |
| 2014 | 27 | 2014 AUDI A8 VEHICLE HAS 57534 MILES ON IT, A WELL... | Above Average |
| 2013 | 67 | DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAF... | Average |
| 2012 | 17 | I'VE RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FU... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2011 | 23 | I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP WHEN T... | Excellent Reliability |