2018 Audi A8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2018 Audi A8 has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 21st (best) out of 21 model years with data. It has 2 recalls, covering an engine compartment seal and a fuel rail leak.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 A8 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2018 Audi A8 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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 for the 2018 Audi A8, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any A8 model year in the data, ranking 21st out of 21 years.
- What recalls affect the 2018 Audi A8?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Audi A8: one for a loose engine compartment seal that can contact hot engine parts, and one for left and right fuel rails that may leak fuel. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Audi A8 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index scores, the 2013 A8 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2015 at 95 and 2011 at 80, all rated Avoid. The 2018 A8 has a complaint index of 0.
- How much does the 2018 Audi A8 cost to fuel?
- 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.