- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 5
- on record
- MPG
- 22
- combined
Open recalls on record
5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2015 Audi A8
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 31
- Complaints citing a crash
- 1
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
5 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 18V430000high
Fuel system issue
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
- 19V035000high
Fuel system issue
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
- 19V057000high
Fuel system issue
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
- 20V397000high
Body/structure issue
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
- 22V178000high
Engine issue
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2015 Audi A8, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
18
City
30
Hwy
22
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,450
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 401 g/mi
How this compares
At 22 MPG combined, the 2015 Audi A8 ranks 18th of 23 midsize cars EPA rated for 2015 — 2 MPG short of the 24 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the lower third of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,450, $900 more than the $2,550 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $17,250, a $4,500 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 401 grams per mile — about 6 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
31 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 31
- Total
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE19
- BRAKES4
- SUSPENSION1
- VISIBILITY1
- STRUCTURE1
Notable Issues
31 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2015 Audi A8, newest first.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA22001
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21009
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA22001
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Recall
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21009
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Recall
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Recall
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- Recall
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive type
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4L 8-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
18
City
30
Hwy
22
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,450
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA22001
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21009
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA22001
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
- Recall
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21009
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure