Audi A8 years to avoid
The Audi A8 years to avoid are 2013, 2015, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
362
Total complaints
31
Recall campaigns
1995–2026
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
A8 years to avoid
Every A8 year
Common questions
What are the worst Audi A8 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the A8 years to avoid are 2013, 2015, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Audi A8?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among A8 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi A8 have?
Across all model years, the A8 has 31 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 362 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.