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We buy Audi S8s from every year, 2001–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Audi S8 by year
The S8 is a midsize car sold from 2001–2020 with engines including 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.2L 10-cyl and 4.0L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 27 recalls and 41 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 S8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 S8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 S8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 S8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 S8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 S8 | 5.2L 10-cyl | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 2014 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 18 | 5 | 6 |
| 2015 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 S8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 4 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Audi S8 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your S8, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Audi S8: questions
How much is a junk Audi S8 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete S8s 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 S8s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2001–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Audi S8 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 S8 (13). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, visibility and unknown or other.
Which Audi S8 year has the most recalls?
The 2013 S8 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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