Audi A8 L

20002023 · 47 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
19
Best
28

The Audi A8 L has been tested by the EPA across 47 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2023. Over this period, the A8 L has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2023
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300172621MPG
2021
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium and Electricity
$3,000212623MPG
2020
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300172621MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium and Electricity
$3,000212723MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2019
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192922MPG
2018
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162619MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192922MPG
2017
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150182922MPG
2016
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150182922MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192922MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$2,900243628MPG
2016
6.3L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,300132216MPG
2015
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182921MPG
2015
6.3L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,300132216MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$2,900243628MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192922MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Diesel
$2,900243628MPG
2014
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162619MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2014
6.3L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,600132015MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2013
4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,650162619MPG
2013
6.3L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,600132015MPG
2012
6.3L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
2012
4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182821MPG
2011
4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300172721MPG
2010
4.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2009
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2009
6L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2008
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2008
6L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2007
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2007
6L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2006
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2006
6L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2005
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2005
6L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2004
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2003
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2002
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2001
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2000
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2023
22
2021
23
2020
23
2019
22
2018
22
2017
22
2016
28
2015
28
2014
28
2013
21
2012
21
2011
21
2010
18
2009
18
2008
18
2007
18
2006
18
2005
18
2004
18
2003
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (A8 L) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Audi A8 L. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Audi Audi A8 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
57
Total Deaths
24

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
5.3%
Fire Occurrence
5.3%
Speeding Involved
31.6%
DUI Involved
28.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

82%
Front
10%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2022
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2021
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2020
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2018
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2017
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2016
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2014
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
1
2021
5
2020
3
2019
3
2015
1
2013
5
2010
1
2007
1
2006
2
2004
1
2000
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory