2015 Audi A8: common problems and reliability
· 2013-2017One of the worst A8 years.
One of the Audi A8 years to avoid. All A8 years
61 owner complaints, most about engine. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 A8?The 2015 Audi A8 has 61 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes. Owners most often flag air suspension struts needing replacement around 100k miles.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi A8 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2015 a good year for the A8?
Across the 25 A8 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 96 (2013). With 61 complaints, the 2015 A8 sits above the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 A8
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 18V430000Volkswagen 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.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Campaign 19V035000Volkswagen 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 19V057000Volkswagen 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.
structure:body:hood
Campaign 20V397000Volkswagen 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.
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engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 22V178000Volkswagen 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.
What owners report on the 2013-2017 A8
Owners view the 2013-2017 A8 as a compelling but potentially expensive ownership proposition. The 3.0T engine is widely praised as solid and reliable, with multiple owners reporting high mileage without major engine issues.
- RecurrentAir suspension struts needing replacement around 100k miles
- RecurrentWater pump failure
- RecurrentThermostat failure
- RecurrentControl arm and bushing wear
- IsolatedTurbo oil screen clogging on 4.0T
Owner insights for the 2013-2017 A8. Read the full 2013-2017 owner report.
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