Audi A8 D2 (1997–2003)
Audi A8 D2 (1997–2003) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Audi A8 — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| D2 | 1997–2003 | — |
| D3 | 2004–2010 | — |
Model-year brochures (3)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | ||
| D4 | 2011–2017 | 2015 |
Model-year brochures (9)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | ||
| D5 | 2018–present | 2022 |
Model-year brochures (2)
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
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 | 36 |
| Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2013–2020 | 19 models | 22 |
| Audi 4.0L 8-cylinder | 2013–2020 | 10 models | 15 |
Audi A8 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Equipment |
| 1998 | 3 | 7 | Air Bags, Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.