Audi A8 years to avoid
Every Audi A8 model year on file (2013-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
55.7
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Audi A8 | 55.7 Medium | 31 | Engine |
| 2 | 2014 Audi A8 | 51.7 Medium | 18 | Engine |
| 3 | 2013 Audi A8 | 40.9 Low | 49 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Audi A8 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 40.9 Low | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 55.7 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.