2018 Audi A8 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 A8 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Audi A8 has a complaint index of 0 and ranks 16th out of 16 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any A8 year. It carries 2 recalls, covering a fuel rail leak and an engine compartment seal issue.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2018 Audi A8 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2018 Audi A8 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V397000Jul 7, 2020Structure & Body12,964 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V035000Jan 16, 2019Fuel System74,881 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
2018 Audi A8 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,925
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other A8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Audi A8 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2018 Audi A8, the lowest of all 16 model years tracked, ranking it 16th out of 16 (least problems).
- Does the 2018 Audi A8 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for fuel rails on the left and right side that may leak fuel, and one for an engine compartment seal that may come loose and touch hot engine parts.
- How does the 2018 A8 compare to other A8 years?
- The 2018 A8 has a complaint index of 0, far below years like 2013 (100), 2015 (93), and 2019 (87), which are flagged as Avoid years for the A8.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Audi A8?
- EPA rates the 2018 Audi A8 at 20.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,925.
- Are either of the 2018 A8 recalls a do-not-drive recall?
- No, neither of the two recalls for the 2018 Audi A8 is classified as a do-not-drive recall.