2014 Audi A8

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Audi A8 has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (44% of all complaints), specifically: 2014 audi a8 vehicle has 57534 miles on it, a well maintained vehicle by audi dealerships. when passing a vehicle on a 2 lane hwy the performance seemed to be compromised. heard a gurgling like sound. the epc light came on. pulled vehicle over to a safe location and vehicle would not restart. deale.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

12 complaints

44%

• 2014 AUDI A8 VEHICLE HAS 57534 MILES ON IT, A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE BY AUDI DEALERSHIPS. WHEN PASSING A VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE HWY THE PERFORMANCE SEEMED TO BE COMPROMISED. HEARD A GURGLING LIKE SOUND. THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALE
• I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND HAD JUST CROSSED A TRACK, WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE WITH NO WARNING MY CAR STOPPED. MY WHEEL STARTED TIGHTENING AND I COULDN'T PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THANKS GOODNESS I DIDNT HAVE A CAR BEHIND ME BECAUSE THE CAR JUST LOST ALL POWER. I COULDN'T EVEN STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE R
• THE 4.0T ENGINE STARTS TO HAVE TURBO COOLANT LEAK AND PCV VALVE LEAK AT AROUND 48000 MILES. THE COOLANT LEAK COULD CAUSE TURBO FAILURE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CANNOT HAVE FULL POWER.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2014 AUDI A8 VEHICLE HAS 57534 MILES ON IT, A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE BY AUDI DEALERSHIPS. WHEN PASSING A VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE HWY THE PERFORMANCE SEEMED TO BE COMPROMISED. HEARD A GURGLING LIKE SOUND. THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

11%

• For technician report, go to: https://getpe.co/4ZT0j2 While driving on a major central NJ highway, slowing to exit, the vehicle shuddered and stalled in lane. The engine EPC light came on and a message to put the car in park to start the engine followed. This made it impossible to move the car off t
• The oil strainer needs to be replaced in my car. This is a known issue with Audi and there are many recalls on Audis, with the exception of mine. I read that this can lead to the engine stopping and causing an accident and it can ruin the engine. This has been problem has been reported to me by an
• Car went dead on the hwy without any warning. Dealer has the vehicle for a month now and says there is metal shavings in fuel and need more than 15000/- in repairs to replace fuel pump, 6 fuel injectors fuel line and fuel rail. Metal shavings come from fuel pump Failure there should be micro filter

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“For technician report, go to: https://getpe.co/4ZT0j2 While driving on a major central NJ highway, slowing to exit, the vehicle shuddered and stalled in lane. The engine EPC light came on and a message to put the car in park to start the engine followed. This made it impossible to move the car off t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

• ISSUE WITH THE WINDSHIELD LEAKING PROFUSELY. THIS LED TO MOISTURE ISSUES INSIDE THE CAR WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WHICH COULD PRESENT A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (MAJOR VEHICLE CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES) LOCATED IN THE TRACKING PATH OF THE WATER WH
• SUNGLASSES HOLDER WILL NOT STAY CLOSED AND FALLS DOWN BLOCKING MY REARVIEW MIRROR. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO CLOSE IT AND IT WILL NOT CLOSE. I CANNOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF MY REARVIEW MIRROR WHICH IS HAZARDOUS TO MY DRIVING WHEN TRYING TO SWITCH LANES AND/OR TELL HOW CLOSE SOMEONE IS TO MY BUMPER TO PRE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ISSUE WITH THE WINDSHIELD LEAKING PROFUSELY. THIS LED TO MOISTURE ISSUES INSIDE THE CAR WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WHICH COULD PRESENT A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (MAJOR VEHICLE CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES) LOCATED IN THE TRACKING PATH OF THE WATER WH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

• Driving home from church, heard a rattle, like a stick was stuck underneath. Then felt loss of power. No warning/engine check light, but car stalled while I was turning left off a highway. When car stalled I had no warning, and no steering or brakes. Husband was able to assist with getting care off
• Turbos failed. Was traveling home on a highway, when i pulled off the engine suddenly stalls out and loss of steering occurs as the engine system automatically puts you in park. Switching to neutral leads to a very 'leaden'/heavy driving feeling (Kind of like with no Power steering, but a little bet

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Driving home from church, heard a rattle, like a stick was stuck underneath. Then felt loss of power. No warning/engine check light, but car stalled while I was turning left off a highway. When car stalled I had no warning, and no steering or brakes. Husband was able to assist with getting care off ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

• The rear view mirror on my car fell off of the windshield without warning.As a result,I nearly backed into a lady and her granddaughter in a senior living facility and a woman pushing a shopping cart at the supermarket.My adaptive cruise control isn't working nor is the sunroof.Th rain sensor and he
• The dealer has been unable to provide repairs for the broken front camera for over three months, which has rendered many of the car's safety features inoperable.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The rear view mirror on my car fell off of the windshield without warning.As a result,I nearly backed into a lady and her granddaughter in a senior living facility and a woman pushing a shopping cart at the supermarket.My adaptive cruise control isn't working nor is the sunroof.Th rain sensor and he”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 2014 AUDI A8 VEHICLE HAS 57534 MILES ON IT, A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE BY AUDI DEALERSHIPS. WHEN PASSING A VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE HWY THE PERFORMANCE SEEMED TO BE COMPROMISED. HEARD A GURGLING LIKE SOUND. THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: For technician report, go to: https://getpe.co/4ZT0j2 While driving on a major central NJ highway, slowing to exit, the vehicle shuddered and stalled in lane. The engine EPC light came on and a message to put the car in park to start the engine followed. This made it impossible to move the car off t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: ISSUE WITH THE WINDSHIELD LEAKING PROFUSELY. THIS LED TO MOISTURE ISSUES INSIDE THE CAR WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WHICH COULD PRESENT A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (MAJOR VEHICLE CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES) LOCATED IN THE TRACKING PATH OF THE WATER WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: Driving home from church, heard a rattle, like a stick was stuck underneath. Then felt loss of power. No warning/engine check light, but car stalled while I was turning left off a highway. When car stalled I had no warning, and no steering or brakes. Husband was able to assist with getting care off
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)