2019 Audi A8 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,526miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 19 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Audi A8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi A8. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,526 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,327 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 425 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 85 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system8 57%
- Engine4 29%
- Other or unknown4 29%
- Lane departure1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My grandson and I got in the car after being in a Lego store for 20 minutes. We tried to start the car to leave but the car started the electronic starting procedure but stoped. All kinds of malfunction and failure lights came on and EVERYTHING LOCKED UP. WE WERE TRAPPED IN THE CAR AND COULD NOT ESCAPE”
NHTSA complaint #11595729, filed 2024-06Engine: “Message appeared on display Jan 7 2023: Electrical system: Malfunction! Please contact service The trunk lid opened while I was driving, the a/c quit (I am in Key West!), the auto start/stop quit. I had heard of many other Audi owners whose car just quit, so I scooted home and parked. I had it towed to Coral Gables FL at my expense, and the dealer told me it was an alternator problem that needed to be replaced. None available in the US, could be months before it's repaired. Car is 2019 Audi A8 with 42,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11502629, filed 2023-01Other or unknown: “Inadvertent acceleration. Car a against wall at low speed (est. 3 MPH). Was unfamiliar with behavior of stop-start feature. Engine was stopped, but vehicle ignition was not turned off. Driver did not anticipate restart of vehicle when lifting foot off of brake. Minor damage to vehicle front end.”
NHTSA complaint #11382693, filed 2020-11, 4,052 milesForward collision avoidance: “While driving on highway my car experienced massive electrical malfunction. All systems shut down (including dashboard) and engine cut off. I think it was a miracle that I was able to pull over to the roadside parking lot without any accident. The issue was caused by faulty design of the starter-alternator combo that may render the car undriveable (single point of failure). I had to use a tow track to get my car to nearest dealership where it is right. I think it is extremely dangerous to have cars on the road with possibility of total breakdown without any warnings. …”
NHTSA complaint #11518498, filed 2023-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,052 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| A8 L AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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
- 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi A8 2019–2026, Q8 2019–2026, A7 2019–2025 +15 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to…
- 21V111000Feb 24, 2021EngineCovers: Audi A8 2019–2021, S8 2020–2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
- 19V415000Jun 5, 2019SeatsCovers: Audi A8 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.
Recall details for the 2019 Audi A8 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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. 1,327 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038030Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038040Sep 15, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist.
- 11038029Sep 15, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement.
Other model years of the Audi A8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | — | 10 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 14 | 24,526 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 51,000 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 11 | 43,500 | 4 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 31 | 48,000 | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2014 | 18 | 57,534 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 50 | 62,500 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2012 | 11 | 79,628 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 15 | 81,500 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 5 | 7,212 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 8 | 55,118 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 6 | 44,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 12,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 20 | 28,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 6 | 86,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 61,404 | 4 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 10 | 69,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Audi A8 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2019 Audi A8 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Audi A8 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2019 Audi A8 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi A8 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Audi A8 (A8 L, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Audi A8 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,526 miles and the middle half falls between 4,052 and 45,000 miles; 100% 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.