Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Audi S8
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Audi S8 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 #19V057000 Fuel Supply Line May Become Porous and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Audi S8 has notable issues, particularly with the turbocharger and fuel system, leading to a below-average rating. Recalls for turbocharger lubrication issues and fuel line leaks suggest reliability concerns. Other complaints include braking and steering, impacting ownership satisfaction.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| Fuel supply line | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Hood seal | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid service
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant flush and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Turbocharger whining noise
- Fuel odor in cabin
- Loose hood seal
- Brake performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Audi S8 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.