Is the 2025 Audi A8 reliable?

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A8 and its complaint index is 20, the 17th worst of 21 model years, which is a relatively low score compared to other A8 years.

Does the 2025 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes, one recall is on file. It covers Collision Avoidance & Cameras and involves a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

What is the worst year for the Audi A8?

Among the years listed, 2013 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 49 complaints and 6 recalls, followed by 2015 at 95 and 2011 at 80, all rated Avoid.

How does the 2025 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?

With a complaint index of 20 and only 1 recall, the 2025 A8 ranks better than most other A8 years, including 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2019, which all carry Avoid verdicts.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Audi A8?

EPA rates the 2025 Audi A8 at 22 mpg combined, 20 mpg city, and 26 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.

2025 Audi A8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2025 Audi A8 has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 20, ranked 17th worst out of 21 model years. That places it among the lower-risk years for this model.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 20/100; #17 of 21 A8 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2006; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 22; 20 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2025 Audi A8 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

2025 Audi A8 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 20 MPG
Highway: 26 MPG
Combined: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,650; 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.

2025 compared with other A8 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Recalls	MPG
2023	No verdict	10	2	22
2024	No verdict	15	2	22
2025	No verdict	20	1	22

All Audi A8 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Audi A8 reliable?: NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A8 and its complaint index is 20, the 17th worst of 21 model years, which is a relatively low score compared to other A8 years.
Does the 2025 Audi A8 have any recalls?: Yes, one recall is on file. It covers Collision Avoidance & Cameras and involves a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
What is the worst year for the Audi A8?: Among the years listed, 2013 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 49 complaints and 6 recalls, followed by 2015 at 95 and 2011 at 80, all rated Avoid.
How does the 2025 Audi A8 compare to other A8 years?: With a complaint index of 20 and only 1 recall, the 2025 A8 ranks better than most other A8 years, including 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2019, which all carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Audi A8?: EPA rates the 2025 Audi A8 at 22 mpg combined, 20 mpg city, and 26 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.