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Audi A8Model year report

2013 Audi A8 Problems

Complaints
50filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,500miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Audi A8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 50 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi A8. The part named most often is engine, with 36 complaints (72% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and other or unknown (5). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 23% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,500 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 1,505 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 106 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 63 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “I was driving on the highway, the vehicle epc light came on. Vehicle began to run rough, and shortly after died out completely. Luckily there was no one behind me when the car died, and that I was in the right lane and was able to limp onto the shoulder. Waited for tow truck. Had car towed to dealer where a faulty turbocharger was diagnosed as the reason for vehicle breaking down”

NHTSA complaint #11319907, filed 2020-04, 71,462 miles

Fuel system: “I had a strong gas smell. I checked internet and read, 2013 Audi A8 (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi s8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak. It could cause fire. Action need to fix it: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. When I notified flow Audi in greensboro, nc, they said they would not fix it. They told me to contact Audi america. What do I do?”

NHTSA complaint #11338981, filed 2020-07, 89,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Water leak from windshield. Technician noted leak from windshield sealant. Every time it would rain passenger side would get flooded with water from leak clearly a manufacture problem from the sealant.”

NHTSA complaint #11191025, filed 2019-03, 48,000 miles

Brakes: “Brake pedal is hard when starting the vehicle. Brake pedal turns soft when engine is started. The brake pedal is so hard that it requires significant force to depress sufficiently to start the engine. This indicates loss of vacuum in brake booster when engine is off. The vehicle is equipped with a start/stop system and it seems likely that the brakes would not sufficiently hold the vehicle when the start/stop system turns off the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11590954, filed 2024-05

Mileage when problems were reported

23% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 71,462 miles.

5%0–105%10–2514%25–5055%50–7514%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2014201820201020221020242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Audi A8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A8 AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182821$3,900
A8 AWD4.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic172821$3,900
A8 L AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182821$3,900
A8 L AWD4.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162619$4,350
A8 L AWD6.3L 12-cyl8-speed automatic132015$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Audi A8 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,505 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,505 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A8

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20215—10—21—Not enough data
20191424,5263—22—Not enough data
2017851,0003—22—Not enough data
20161143,5004—22—Not enough data
20153148,0005—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20141857,5345—21—Falling
20135062,5006—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20121179,6281—21—Not enough data
20111581,5001—21—Falling
200957,2121—18—Not enough data
2008855,1181—18—Not enough data
2006644,0002—18—Not enough data
2005612,0001—18—Not enough data
20042028,0001—18—Stable
2001686,0002—18—Not enough data
1999961,4044—18—Not enough data
19971069,0002—18—Not enough data

All Audi A8 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Audi A8 have?

NHTSA recorded 50 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi A8 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Audi A8 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 36 complaints (72% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2013 Audi A8 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi A8 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Audi A8 (A8, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Audi A8 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,500 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 71,462 miles; 23% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.