Before buying a used 2012 Audi A8, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2012 Audi A8 4 DR AWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8 — Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| A8 L — Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| A8 L — Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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