EnginePart report
2008 Audi A8 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Audi A8, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10128350May 10, 2017This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10123763Sep 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-63 dated June 2, 2015. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for…
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil…
- 10120805Jun 2, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-53 dated November 7, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values…
- 10124867Nov 7, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-50 dated August 15, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 4 | 29% |
| 2017 | 2 | 25% |
| 2016 | 5 | 45% |
| 2015 | 17 | 55% |
| 2014 | 12 | 67% |
| 2013 | 36 | 72% |
| 2012 | 4 | 36% |
| 2011 | 10 | 67% |
| 2008 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A8
Air bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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