Audi A8
Car · 2015–2026
Trim-by-trim features for the A8 aren't in our data yet; they're added brand by brand. Below: crash ratings, recalls, complaints and EPA fuel economy for every year.
Apple lists CarPlay for: A8 2019–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AUDI A8 4 DR MHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | AUDI S8 4 DR MHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi S8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi S8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Audi A8L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 5 |
| 2021 | Audi A8L PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | Audi A8L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | Audi A8L PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 12 |
| 2018 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | Audi A8 LWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 10 |
| 2016 | Audi A8 NWB 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 10 |
| 2016 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 | Audi A8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 31 |
| 2015 | Audi A8l 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 30 |
| 2015 | Audi S8 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A8 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | A8 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | A8 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | A8 L quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; PHEV Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid |
18–23 |
| 2020 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; PHEV Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid |
18–23 |
| 2019 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo |
18–22 |
| 2018 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo |
19–22 |
| 2017 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo |
22 |
| 2016 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L |
16–28 |
| 2015 | A8 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
22 |
| 2015 | A8 L | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L |
16–28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.