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Audi A8 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Audi A8 (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 18 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi A8 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 A8 | 1 | 22 mpg | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2021 A8 | 3 | 18–23 mpg | 10 | 6 | — |
| 2020 A8 | 3 | 18–23 mpg | 5 | 3 | — |
| 2019 A8 | 2 | 18–22 mpg | 3 | 14 | — |
| 2018 A8 | 2 | 19–22 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2017 A8 | 2 | 22 mpg | 3 | 8 | — |
| 2016 A8 | 4 | 16–28 mpg | 4 | 11 | — |
| 2015 A8 | 6 | 16–28 mpg | 5 | 31 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi A8 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi A8 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V900000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Dec 19, 2025; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 25V201000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Mar 31, 2025; model years 2021
- 24V251000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Apr 3, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V842000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Cable/cord: Onboard, reported Dec 13, 2023; model years 2020, 2021
- 23V084000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Feb 15, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V806000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Oct 26, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 22V742000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 5, 2022; model years 2021
- 22V178000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger, reported Mar 23, 2022; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 22V034000 — Tires, reported Jan 26, 2022; model years 2020, 2021
- 21V825000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 20, 2021; model years 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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