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2016 Audi A8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2016 Audi A8 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
17
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 16 mpg |
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/SuperchargerMar 23, 2022 · campaign 22V178000
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.
Structure › Body › HoodJul 7, 2020 · campaign 20V397000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsJan 28, 2019 · campaign 19V057000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel RailJan 16, 2019 · campaign 19V035000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Audi A8
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Audi A8 have?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (6), driver-assist & stability (3), wheels & tires (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A8 have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi A8 get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.