Audi A8/S8 (D4) Buyers guide (2010-2017) Common faults and recalls to avoid buying a broken Audi A8

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Audi A8 and Audi S8 D4 Buyers guide to help you find which year of the Audi S8 is best to buy. Our guide covers the years that the Audi A8 is most reliable and has recalls for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 to help you find the right Audi A8 and S8 for sale. We also answer whether the Audi S8 is worth the extra money by reviewing its on-the-road performance and handling characteristics. You may have seen a cheap Audi A8 and become worried about how expensive it could become to run and own so we have created a buyer’s guide to help you navigate the common problems and any reliability issues in the model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. A used Audi A8 can be a great car to own depending on how well it has been maintained by the previous owners and the reliability of the S8 and S8 plus will decrease and face reliability problems if it has not been properly serviced no matter the cost. Long-term reviews of the Audi A8 have shown the weak points and common problems with reliability and are included in our guide. Many owners believe the D4 generation Audi A8 to be a good car and a great purchase as a used buy for a luxury sedan/saloon.
Owners of the Audi A8 and S8 on the D4 chassis (third generation) may also find our guide helpful as it lists what to look for and some of the know problems that can arise with the Audi A8 fitted with a V8 engine. We have listed in our buyer's guide and reviewed the common faults which are thankfully not the long list of the earlier model and include water pump replacement along with turbos and coil packs. One of the most tempting aspects of the S8 for owners and buyers is that the power of this generation S8 is greater than that of the V10 S8 on the previous generation to make it compete with the supercars of its time.
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@themilesdriven
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@stephenhunt6673
@stephenhunt6673 3 місяці тому
Thanks for the video. Informative! I have a 2014 S8. A beast of a car.
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Рік тому
I prefer the A8 D3. Not only does it look sleeker imo but the engines are also more reliable with the 4.2 V8 without direct injection. A year ago I saw a Ukrainian A8 D3 W12 and it was so beautiful, imposing yet understated.
@JonTheTeaMan
@JonTheTeaMan Рік тому
If you buy an older A8/S8, be prepared for leaks. Worth it if you are a mechanic with small arms, wrists, and skinny hands. Easier to work on.
@user-up4vd5ov8x
@user-up4vd5ov8x 11 місяців тому
Lol yes.
@yakboss1482
@yakboss1482 7 місяців тому
What year is referred to as older
@JonTheTeaMan
@JonTheTeaMan 7 місяців тому
@@yakboss1482 >2015 (roughly) anything near/beyond 100k miles or 7yrs old.
@ritvikmishra1685
@ritvikmishra1685 Рік тому
im having p2020 issue pl help audi a8L 4.2 2015 model
@HaithamAli-fy8vo
@HaithamAli-fy8vo 6 місяців тому
Buying a 4.0T A8L today. Wish me luck :D
@kay23456
@kay23456 3 місяці тому
how do u like it?
@Shanopla
@Shanopla 3 місяці тому
how is it?
@maticsorn2784
@maticsorn2784 11 годин тому
any updates ..how you like it ..any problems, fuel consumption?
@DJvincedavinci
@DJvincedavinci Рік тому
Bought an 2012 a8l in 2019 I've replaced the high pressure fuel pumps, plugs and packs 2 twice, dang near ever gasket, the coolant gasket which is at the back of the motor and audi charge me $2500 to fix it, coolant valve, screen on mmi went out (fixed it myself) , parking speaker which makes the rear view camera not to work, and the assist camera which operates the cruise control which audi charged me almost $2500 to fix that too, I love the car but be prepared to put out
@melvinvase1847
@melvinvase1847 Рік тому
Mileage at time of purchase?
@napoleonhayes2740
@napoleonhayes2740 3 місяці тому
I got a 2013 s8 with 109k miles I haven’t had to replace anything and I drive it hard I love the car
@JacanaProductions
@JacanaProductions Рік тому
How about the reliability of a 2017 Q7 here in US? V6 supercharger engine I believe?
@themilesdriven
@themilesdriven Рік тому
We’ll be covering the Q7 gen 1 and gen 2 in future videos. The V6 TFSI has a mixed reliability profile. Timing chains are probably the area the look out for with any rattle or chaffing sound a possible indication of the guides failing or the chains needing replacement. When we do a Q7 specific video we’ll have more info as delving into consumer reports and manufacturer TSB’s usually highlights problem years and overall reliability 👍
@samlong2993
@samlong2993 13 днів тому
Can someone please explain to me what does ignition coil pack and spark plugs have to do with thermostat failure and coolant leak? I have a 2016 S8 Plus. Suffered from both thermostat failure and coolant leak. No mechanics I visited told me there is anything to do with ignition coil pack and spark plugs
@themilesdriven
@themilesdriven 13 днів тому
They aren’t related issues. First issue mentioned is ignition coils and spark, second issue is thermostat failure causing coolant leaks. Are you hearing ‘thermostat failure and coolant leaks due to this’ as a continuation of the ignition coil problem? If so I’ll take that feedback on board 👍
@samlong2993
@samlong2993 13 днів тому
@@themilesdriven Yes
@mariomerkaj4171
@mariomerkaj4171 10 місяців тому
I have a 2014 A8 D4.5 desing selction model with v6tdi
@maticsorn2784
@maticsorn2784 11 годин тому
any problems with it and what is a real fuel consumption
@emixmim
@emixmim Рік тому
Does the S8 plus still have the issues with the oil separator?
@themilesdriven
@themilesdriven Рік тому
The majority of the S8 plus are late models so they will have the revised part, however, an early S8 Plus for MY15 may have had the block and ancillaries manufactured in 2014, this could then have an earlier revision part the was superseded. For the cost it would probably be best to play it safe and get the part replaced on a service 👍
@napoleonhayes2740
@napoleonhayes2740 3 місяці тому
There was a recall! I got mine replaced for free along with a turbo
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Рік тому
Absolutely shocking that this has a 4-cylinder engine.
@oafe_22
@oafe_22 11 місяців тому
only in the hybird option and they are very very rare , i saw only 2 on the internet in my life
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
@imnotusingmyrealname4566 11 місяців тому
@@oafe_22 for good reason 😂
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