Audi A8
Audi A8 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Audi A8
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2 1997–2003 | — | — | 0 | 12 | 65 |
| D3 2004–2010 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 30 |
| D4 2011–2017 | 2015 | $15,995–$19,997 | 158 | 25 | 150 |
| D5 2018–now | 2022 | $28,999–$104,295 | 275 | 29 | 20 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the A8
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder | 1997–2012 | 15 models | 34 |
| Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2013–2020 | 19 models | 21 |
Audi A8 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Audi A8
The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform. After the original model's 1994 release, Audi released the second generation in late 2002, the third in late 2009, and the fourth and current iteration in 2017.
Noted as the first mass-market car with an aluminium chassis, all A8 models have used this construction method co-developed with Alcoa and marketed as the Audi Space Frame.
Source: Wikipedia — Audi A8, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 83 | $16,495 | 16% | 94,412 mi |
| 2016 | 27 | $15,995 | 15% | 102,658 mi |
| 2017 | 48 | $19,997 | 19% | 84,914 mi |
| 2019 | 71 | $28,999 | 28% | 64,327 mi |
| 2020 | 23 | $37,000 | 35% | 51,211 mi |
| 2021 | 44 | $37,496 | 36% | 55,805 mi |
| 2022 | 39 | $44,995 | 43% | 37,417 mi |
| 2023 | 45 | $49,500 | 47% | 32,111 mi |
| 2024 | 9 | $53,988 | 52% | 27,203 mi |
| 2025 | 12 | $74,996 | 72% | 2,202 mi |
| 2026 | 32 | $104,295 | 100% | 345 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Equipment |
| 1999 | 4 | 12 | Electrical System, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2000 | 2 | 8 | Tires, Unknown Or Other, Fuel System |
| 2001 | 2 | 18 | Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Tires |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | Tires, Vehicle Speed Control, Visibility |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Suspension |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | Visibility, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | Air Bags, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | Visibility, Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | Visibility |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | Engine, Electrical System, Suspension |
| 2012 | 1 | 11 | Engine, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other |
| 2013 | 6 | 49 | Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2014 | 5 | 18 | Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2015 | 5 | 31 | Engine, Service Brakes, Electrical System |
| 2016 | 4 | 20 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 12 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | Electrical System, Engine, Power Train |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | Electrical System, Power Train, Engine |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2015 Audi A8 L — $16,170 · 118,206 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2020 Audi A8 L quattro — $36,691 · 58,208 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2016 Audi A8 quattro L — $14,490 · 118,753 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2027 Audi A8 L — $107,495 · 1 mi · Wynnewood, PA
- 2016 Audi A8 quattro Sport L — $20,240 · 85,601 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2014 Audi A8 L — $12,500 · 109,240 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2020 Audi A8 L quattro — $26,495 · 76,217 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2010 Audi A8 Quattro awd — $12,995 · 133,138 mi · Lock Haven, PA
- 2014 Audi A8 L — $16,999 · 158,662 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2019 Audi A8 quattro L — $24,369 · 92,698 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2007 Audi A8 L — $3,800 · 167,000 mi · West Pittsburg, PA
- 2020 Audi A8 L quattro — $38,113 · 69,292 mi · Pottstown, PA
- 2013 Audi A8 L — $12,480 · 111,942 mi · Feasterville-Trevose, PA
- 2027 Audi A8 L quattro 55 tfsi — $104,395 · Warrington, PA
- 2009 Audi A8 L — $8,495 · 92,523 mi · Croydon, PA
- 2019 Audi A8 quattro L — $31,472 · 31,844 mi · Morrisville, PA
- 2015 Audi A8 L — $18,978 · 74,320 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Audi A8 quattro L — $28,978 · 80,195 mi · Muncy, PA
- 2019 Audi A8 quattro L — $32,995 · 65,515 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2012 Audi A8 L — $9,390 · 128,496 mi · Gilbertsville, PA
- 2015 Audi A8 L — $14,995 · 112,076 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2010 Audi A8 42 quattro — $11,485 · 87,713 mi · Chambersburg, PA
- 2015 Audi A8 L — $16,900 · 83,825 mi · Walnutport, PA
- 2019 Audi A8 quattro L — $23,900 · 90,781 mi · Gilbertsville, PA
- 2015 Audi A8 L — $17,977 · 86,833 mi · Butler, PA
- 2014 Audi A8 L — $24,999 · 97,321 mi · Slatington, PA