2014 Audi A8 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Audi A8 holds 18 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 0 per year. A8 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Turbocharger, Hood, and Hoses and fittings.

2012 Audi A8 — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 18), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Forward collision avoidance (2).

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 A8 has 49 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 31 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Audi A8. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2022-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V178000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Remedy Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

Recall structure, body, hood 2020-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 20V397000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2019-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V057000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2018-06-25 · NHTSA campaign 18V430000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.

Recall visibility, sunroof 2013-09-23 · NHTSA campaign 13V448000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Steering

Visibility and wipers

Electrical system

Lane departure

Powertrain

Service brakes

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Car went dead on the hwy without any warning. Dealer has the vehicle for a month now and says there is metal shavings in fuel and need more than 15000/- in repairs to replace fuel pump, 6 fuel injectors fuel line and…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-07-28
"The dealer has been unable to provide repairs for the broken front camera for over three months, which has rendered many of the car's safety features inoperable."
Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2025-07-25
"I was driving along on the highway, at normal speeds. When my engine started surging, causing me to speed up and slow down rapidly. Putting the safety of others behind and in front of me in danger. No check engine or…"
Engine · filed 2024-10-05
"The oil strainer needs to be replaced in my car. This is a known issue with Audi and there are many recalls on Audis, with the exception of mine. I read that this can lead to the engine stopping and causing an accident…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-04-06
"Turbos failed. Was traveling home on a highway, when i pulled off the engine suddenly stalls out and loss of steering occurs as the engine system automatically puts you in park. Switching to neutral leads to a very…"
Steering, Engine · filed 2022-02-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Audi A8 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
A8	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	28	21 MPG	$3800
A8	4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	28	21 MPG	$3800
A8 L	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	24	36	28 MPG	$3350
A8 L	6.3L, 12-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	13	20	15 MPG	$5300
A8 L	4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	16	26	19 MPG	$4200
A8 L	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	28	21 MPG	$3800

Specs and fitment

D4 generation, 2012–2018

Body styles Sedan

Oil 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)

Tire size 255/45R19, 265/40R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 18V-430 covers certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak that can increase fire risk. Remedy: dealers replace the fuel line free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 19V-035 covers certain 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles (also listing Q7, A6, and A7): the left and right fuel rails may leak fuel, increasing fire risk. Remedy: dealers replace the left and right fuel rail free of charge. When NHTSA lists multiple Audi models in one campaign, the published unit count is shared.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi A8 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Audi A8?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 18), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Forward collision avoidance (2).

Is the 2014 Audi A8 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 A8 has 49 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 31 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Audi A8 been recalled?

The 2014 Audi A8 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Audi A8?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2014 Audi A8 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Audi A8 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Audi A8 is 20.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Audi A8 use?

0W-20 or 0W-30 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)

What tire sizes fit a US Audi A8?

Published US specs commonly list front 255/45R19, 265/40R20 (trim dependent) and rear 255/45R19, 265/40R20 (trim dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi A8?

NHTSA safety recall 21V-111 covers 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 that can stall the engine and increase crash risk. Remedy: dealers inspect the connector for a missing sealing pin and install it if necessary, and inspect for corrosion. NHTSA safety recall 19V-415 covers certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats: the front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to…