Worst 2017 Audi A8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ENGINE
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Audi A8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Audi A8
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~113,938 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Other Audi A8 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi A8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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