AI DamageAudi A8: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi A8 across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 2,116 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2013–2018
- 3.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1997–1999
- 4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2013–2018
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1997–2012
- 6 L · petrol · 12 cyl 2005–2009
- 6.3 L · petrol · 12 cyl 2012–2016
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl 2014–2016
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2019–2027
- 3 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2020–2021
- 4 L · hybrid · turbo · 8 cyl 2019–2021
- automatic, 5-speed 1997–2003
- automatic, 6-speed 2004–2010
- automatic, 8-speed 2011–2027
Drive: AWD, FWD, 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3,020 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1,649 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 612 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 489 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 481 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 406 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 354 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 351 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 136 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 92 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
- This bulletin is a help guide for Audi connect remote start
- This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the…
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense…
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.