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2023 Audi S8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Audi S8 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
0
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
18 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 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."
Air Bags › FrontalFeb 15, 2023 · campaign 23V084000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Other years of the Audi S8
| 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 |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2023 Audi S8 have?
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA. We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi S8 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi S8 get?
Up to 18 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.