Question 1

Is the Audi S8 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Audi S8 has 37 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2015 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (17 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Audi S8 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013 Audi S8. The 2013 model has the most complaints (17) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Audi S8?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Audi S8 are 2015 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2016	7	I STARTED THE CAR LAST FRIDAY, 11/15/2019 AND GOT ...	Average
2015	6	I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE SUD...	Excellent Reliability
2014	7	TURBOCHARGERS CAN FAILURE WITH NO WARNING WHILE DR...	Average
2013	17	CAR HAS 3 BENT RIMS AND A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT CARMA...	Below Average

Audi S8 — All Years

Audi S8 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid