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2019 Audi A8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2019 Audi A8 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
22
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
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), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraDec 19, 2025 · campaign 25V900000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Feb 24, 2021 · campaign 21V111000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
SeatsJun 5, 2019 · campaign 19V415000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
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 2019 Audi A8 have?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (8), engine & cooling (4), driver-assist & stability (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A8 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi A8 get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.