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Reliability Database
Audi

A8

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
4 Generations
3 Engines Rated
287 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 1 caution

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 D2
1 engine
45 complaints 🔥 1
2.5L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.7)
→
2004-2010 D3
1 engine
40 complaints 🔥 1
6.0L 12-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
→
2011-2018 D4
1 engine
180 complaints 🔥 1
4.2L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2019-2025 D5
0 engines
22 complaints 🔥 1
→
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