The 2013 Audi A8 has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 49 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

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

Across 1 model years, 49 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Audi A8. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine26

02Unknown Or Other3

03Visibility/wiper2

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System2

05Fuel/propulsion System2

49 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi A8 Fuel Economy

15–21mpg combined

13-18city

20-28hwy

$2,750-$3,850/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2013 Audi A8 returns 15–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

A8 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average

A8 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average

A8 L - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average

A8 L - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

A8 L - Automatic (S8)

15mpg

6.3L 12-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

13 city20 hwy~$3,850/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2013 Audi A8

34States

27%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

5610%

ILIllinois

469%

TXTexas

438%

CACalifornia

397%

NJNew Jersey

377%

GAGeorgia

377%

NYNew York

346%

PAPennsylvania

275%

DCWashington DC

224%

MOMissouri

214%

DEDelaware

194%

MIMichigan

143%

NCNorth Carolina

122%

MDMaryland

102%

NVNevada

102%

OK10

AZ9

CO9

WIWisconsin

81%

VA7

WA7

KY7

NH6

OH6

MN5

MA4

IN4

AL4

OR4

TN4

ME3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Audi A8?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Audi A8 a good car to buy?

The 2013 Audi A8 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Audi A8?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2013 Audi A8. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Audi A8?

You'll get between 15 and 21 MPG combined from the 2013 Audi A8, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Audi A8?

Out of 49 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.