2014 Audi A8 Engine Problems

“I was driving my car and had just crossed a track, when out of no where with no warning my car stopped. My wheel started tightening and I couldn't press on the brakes. Thanks goodness I didnt have a car behind me because the car just lost all power. I couldn't even steer the car to the side of the road. Try to restart the vehicle because I was dumb minded to what was going on, but the car would not restart. I had to call a wrecker to come get me and the car. …”

“The car engine stalled while driving on the highway, the vehicle wouldn't restart. Had to call tow truck to take it to the dealership. Both turbos had mechanical malfunction and had to be replaced.”

“The 4.0t engine starts to have turbo coolant leak and pcv valve leak at around 48000 miles. The coolant leak could cause turbo failure and the check engine light is on. Cannot have full power.”

“2014 Audi A8 vehicle has 57534 miles on it, a well maintained vehicle by Audi dealerships. When passing a vehicle on a 2 lane hwy the performance seemed to be compromised. Heard a gurgling like sound. The epc light came on. Pulled vehicle over to a safe location and vehicle would not restart. Dealership diagnosed turbo's blown and engine contains metal causing total engine failure. Our concern is if the engine would have seized up when passing another vehicle there is a real possibility that an accident could occur. …”

“While driving and getting off a highway exit the vehicle without notice started to stall as if misfiring and running erratic without no engine trouble codes or warning lights at a red light stop. I managed to get home about half mile and once parked couldn't turn the vehicle on. It only cranked and when it did turn on it would shake idle erratic and then turn off. Towed it to the dealer few days later and was told needed 2 new turbos at a cost of $12k. Asked how is that possible and was told they get starved of oil and eventually fail. …”