Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine17
- Service brakes4
- Wheels3
- Electrical system3
- Unknown or other2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Seats2
- Power train2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Visibility/wiper2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2015 Audi A8 failed the safety check 0.61% of the time — 71% less often than the average 2015 passenger car (2.08%). Median odometer at inspection: 83,629 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2015
5,503 new Audi A8 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were Germany (3,106), the United Kingdom (1,009), Italy (252).
- Average mass
- 2,039 kg
- Average power
- 237 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 93% · Petrol 6.5%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
63 first registered in 2015 are on Dutch roads; 57% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €128,866.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde40
- Band onvoldoende profiel24
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld16
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht7
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Band beschadigd5
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen4
- Schijf-, trommelrem loopt niet vrij3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
724 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 73 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 998 of these cars first registered in 2015 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2015 the figure was 75%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| Brakes | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Visibility | 0.8% | 3.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
32 of these cars first registered in 2015 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 183,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
4 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 75% arrived as used imports, 25% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi A8 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 8.4–10.7 L/100 km (about 22–28 mpg US), CO₂ 224–246 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8 TDI (modified) · Mid-size · Diesel | 9.8 | 6.5 | 8.4 |
| A8 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 8.0 | 10.5 |
| A8 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 8.0 | 10.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2015 Audi A8.
| 2022133 23 Mar 2022 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply could get blocked. If this happens, a turbocharger could fail. This could cause l… |
| 2020308 7 Jul 2020 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could conta… |
| 2019040 28 Jan 2019 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. This may cause a gasoline odour or leak. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel,… |
| 2019024 17 Jan 2019 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source… |
| 2018344 26 Jun 2018 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time. This could cause a fuel smell or a fuel leak, which in th… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2015 Audi A8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009999 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009937 | This bulletin provides additional information pertaining to continued noises/vibrations in tight bends - Q7 and A8 vehicle models. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009375 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. |
| 11009362 | This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection. |
| 11009361 | This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage. |
| 11009356 | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. |
| 11009354 | This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis. |
| 11009351 | This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing. |
| 11009348 | This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor. |
| 11009347 | This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations. |
| 11009344 | This bulletin provides information on repairs on the air spring strut of the frong axle; additional sealing. |
| 11009332 | This bulletin provides information when there are noises and/or vibration in tight turns in vehicles with quattro drive. |
| 11009327 | This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles. |
| 11009313 | This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC). |
| 11009312 | This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender. |
| 11007354 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation