Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Audi A8
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Audi A8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #19V035000 Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Audi A8 shows average reliability with concerns in vehicle speed control and service brakes based on complaints data. However, no major systemic issues are highlighted by extensive recall data, indicating routine maintenance is key.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,400 | 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 and filter change every 10,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unresponsive acceleration
- unusual brake noises
- fuel smell in cabin
- warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Audi A8 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.