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Audi A8 L Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 104 owner complaints for the Audi A8 L. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi A8 L by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A8 L | 0 | 6 | |
| 2020 Audi A8 L | 0 | 3 | |
| 2015 Audi A8 L | 0 | 30 | |
| 2014 Audi A8 L | 0 | 18 | |
| 2013 Audi A8 L | 0 | 47 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi A8 L: questions owners ask
Which Audi A8 L year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi A8 L model years with the most are the 2013 (47), 2015 (30) and 2014 (18). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi A8 L years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (3), 2021 (6) and 2014 (18), out of 5 model years from 2013 to 2021. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Audi A8 L years have the most stalling complaints?
32 owner complaints across 3 Audi A8 L model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2013 (16), 2015 (9) and 2014 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Audi A8 L years have the most turbo complaints?
13 owner complaints across 3 Audi A8 L model years describe turbocharger failure or turbo noise. The most were filed for the 2013 (5), 2014 (5) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.