Should I Buy a Audi A8?

Complete buying guide for the Audi A8: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Audi A8 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 3 reports
• Engine Compartment Seal Fire Risk — 3 reports
• Rearview Camera Display Failure — 2 reports
• Rearview Camera Malfunction — 2 reports
• Turbocharger Failure Leading To Engine Stall — 2 reports
• Rearview Camera Software Error — 1 reports
• Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation — 1 reports
• Front-Passenger Airbag Deployment Risk — 1 reports
• Front-Passenger Airbag Incorrect Folding — 1 reports
• Instrument Panel Display Failure — 1 reports

All Model Years