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Audi S8Model year report

2013 Audi S8 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns 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
18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl AWD · 15 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Audi S8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi S8. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,500 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 807 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 60 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “While on the highway, I noticed that the car was not picking up appropriate speed when accelerating. There was no prior notice or engine lights or any abnormalities with the vehicle prior to this. I decided to pull off the highway at a rest area and as the car was slowed down around 15-20 MPH, I lost total power of the vehicle and was unable to steer or use the brakes. Luckily the car was able to coast to a stop without injury but was extremely frightening with my family in the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11391037, filed 2021-02, 80,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The windshield top gasket is not working and the glass can be easily pushed out an 1/8”. Wind can be heard while driving and when it’s raining water runs through steady stream. I was under the impression that the windshield is an integral part of the cars structure.”

NHTSA complaint #11492315, filed 2022-11

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,000 and 84,600 miles.

0%0–100%10–2517%25–5033%50–7533%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201820192020202162022
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 S8 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
S8 AWD4.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152618$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

Recall details for the 2013 Audi S8 → · 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. 807 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 807 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi S8

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016637,5003—18—Not enough data
2015650,4004—20—Not enough data
2014658,0005—18—Not enough data
20131370,5005—18—Not enough data
20085127,0001—15—Not enough data

All Audi S8 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Audi S8 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 Audi S8 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Audi S8 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2013 Audi S8 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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 S8 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Audi S8 (S8, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Audi S8 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,500 miles and the middle half falls between 58,000 and 84,600 miles; 17% 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.