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Reliability Database
Audi

A8

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.5)
4 Generations
13 Engines Rated
263 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 7 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 D2
3 engines
33 complaints 🔥 1
2.7L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2004-2010 D3
3 engines
38 complaints 🔥 1
6.0L 12-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.3)
→
2011-2018 D4
5 engines
170 complaints 🔥 1
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2019-2025 D5
2 engines
22 complaints 🔥 1
3.0L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
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