Audi S8: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Held up best: 2020, 2021, 2022

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2022solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 2021solid year1 complaints · 8 recalls 2020solid year0 complaints · 4 recalls 20166 complaints · 3 recalls 20156 complaints · 4 recalls 20146 complaints · 5 recalls 201313 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.