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Audi S8Model year report

2014 Audi S8 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,000miles, 5 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 2014 Audi S8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi S8. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and fuel system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 655 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 44 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the turbo/supercharger and 103 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 cooling: “The contact owns a 2014 Audi S8. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the engine oil level was abnormally low, prompting him to add oil to the engine. However, afterwards the contact stated that the low oil warning light illuminated again, after which there was a burning odor inside the vehicle, and the vehicle lost significant motive power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578023, filed 2024-03, 58,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Faulty oil screen design has caused turbos to fail and other related components. Audi has known about the issue because there was an updated screen made to replace the old design in new cars.”

NHTSA complaint #11361775, filed 2020-09, 58,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,001 and 58,900 miles.

0%0–100%10–2540%25–5060%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201922020202120232024
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 2014 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 2014 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. 655 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 655 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 2014 Audi S8 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi S8 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Audi S8 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2014 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 2014 Audi S8 get?

The EPA rates the 2014 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 2014 Audi S8 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,001 and 58,900 miles; 40% 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.