Trim Report

Audi A8 L 3.0T2012

Includes:A8|L 3.0T
$5,500
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2012 Audi A8 L 3.0T Pricing

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Where to Find Audi A8 L 3.0T

Location data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims combined

34States

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Audi A8 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims

Low Concern

The 2012 Audi A8's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 11 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V6190002016-24-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Audi A8 has accumulated 11 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine2
02Steering2
03Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other1
04Fuel System, Gasoline,engine1
05Engine,fuel/propulsion System,visibility/wiper1
11 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A8 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims

16–21mpg combined
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14-18city
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21-28hwy
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$2,750-$3,600/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2012 Audi A8 ranges from 16 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
A8 - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
16mpg
6.3L 12-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
14 city21 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2012 Audi A8 L 3.0T FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the L 3.0T compare to other Audi A8 trims?

The L 3.0T occupies a distinct position in the Audi A8 range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Audi A8 L 3.0T?

Budget for standard L 3.0T maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Audi A8 L 3.0T?

For the L 3.0T, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Audi A8 buyer's guide.

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