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Audi A8 2015-2018 (D4)
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- Price
- $77,400–$90,600
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Discreet flagship luxury with up to 500 hp and limo-grade rear space, whose real price is the upkeep its complexity eventually demands.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 5 of its 5 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 18% of cars we track.
13.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
A8 L rear quarters are limousine-grade.
Aluminum-intensive and surprisingly agile for a limo; the 4.0T is properly fast.
Night vision and era-flagship gadgetry that now reads as vintage.
Sumptuous, silent, and long-wheelbase spacious - flagship comfort delivered.
Luxury brands like Audi tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
14 recalls · 1 common complaint area across 2015–2018
- Engine — 15 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail (2018)
- Recall — Structure: body: hood (2018)
2018
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- RecallStructure: body: hood20V397000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
2017
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- RecallStructure: body: hood20V397000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger22V178000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
2016
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings19V057000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
- RecallStructure: body: hood20V397000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger22V178000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
2015
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings18V430000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings19V057000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
- RecallStructure: body: hood20V397000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger22V178000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
- Complaint clusterEngine15 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Yet another beautiful Audi 3.0tfsi with the rocker arm failure … how is there not a class action lawsuit already ? I have a knock in my valve train and I just bought this car two days ago …. Audi should be liable to fix this because I didn’t know nothing about this and with a quick search it’s alike
Cost to own$46,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$77,400–$90,600
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,300/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
36
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
500 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
13.2 cu ft
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