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Audi A8 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 7 model years, NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 137 owner complaints for the Audi A8. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi A8 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi A8 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2017 Audi A8 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2016 Audi A8 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2015 Audi A8 | 5 | 31 | |
| 2014 Audi A8 | 5 | 18 | |
| 2013 Audi A8 | 6 | 49 | |
| 2012 Audi A8 | 1 | 11 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi A8: questions owners ask
Which Audi A8 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi A8 model years with the most are the 2013 (49), 2015 (31) 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 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (6), 2016 (10) and 2012 (11), out of 7 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi A8 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Audi A8 model years, 17 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (6), 2014 (5) and 2015 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi A8 years have the most stalling complaints?
35 owner complaints across 4 Audi A8 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, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Audi A8 years have the most turbo complaints?
13 owner complaints across 3 Audi A8 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.
How often does the Audi A8 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi A8's first-time failure rate ranged from 5.9% for cars first registered in 2019 to 14.5% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.