Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Audi A8
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Audi A8 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V178000 Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V397000 Engine Compartment Seal May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V057000 Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V035000 Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Audi A8 has moderate reliability with minor engine complaints and a limited number of complaints overall. Common issues might affect engine and powertrain, but major failures are infrequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,500–$4,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 10,000 miles
- replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- replace timing belt every 60,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- decrease in fuel efficiency
- unusual engine noises
- difficulty in gear shifts
- vibrations while driving
- suspension squeaks or clunks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Audi A8 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.