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Audi A8 by year

The A8 is a midsize car sold from 1997–2020 with engines including 3.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 59 recalls and 246 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1020301997200220072012201720201997: 18 MPG combined1998: 18 MPG combined1999: 18 MPG combined2000: 18 MPG combined2001: 18 MPG combined2002: 18 MPG combined2003: 18 MPG combined2004: 18 MPG combined2005: 15–18 MPG combined2006: 15–18 MPG combined2007: 15–18 MPG combined2008: 15–18 MPG combined2009: 15–18 MPG combined2010: 18 MPG combined2011: 21 MPG combined2012: 16–21 MPG combined2013: 15–21 MPG combined2014: 15–28 MPG combined2015: 16–28 MPG combined2016: 16–28 MPG combined2017: 22 MPG combined2018: 19–22 MPG combined2019: 18–22 MPG combined2020: 18–23 MPG combined23 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1997 A83.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl18210
1998 A83.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl1834
1999 A83.7L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl1849
2000 A84.2L 8-cyl1823
2001 A84.2L 8-cyl1826
2002 A84.2L 8-cyl1811
2003 A84.2L 8-cyl1813
2004 A84.2L 8-cyl18120
2005 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl15–1816
2006 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl15–1826
2007 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl15–1824
2008 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl15–1818
2009 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl15–1815
2010 A84.2L 8-cyl1811
2011 A84.2L 8-cyl21115
2012 A84.2L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl16–21111
2013 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl15–21649
2014 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl15–28518
2015 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl16–28531
2016 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 6.3L 12-cyl16–28411
2017 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl2238
2018 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl19–2220
2019 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–22314
2020 A83.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl18–2353

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Audi A8 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your A8, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine92
  • Electrical System28
  • Unknown or Other18
  • Power Train14
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14
  • Vehicle Speed Control13

Selling a Audi A8: questions

How much is a junk Audi A8 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete A8s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Audi A8s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1997–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Audi A8 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 A8 (49). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and unknown or other.

Which Audi A8 year has the most recalls?

The 2013 A8 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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