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2008 Audi A8 L 4.2

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2008 Audi A8 – front Unverified
Photo: Audi A8 quattro (D3, 2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 30. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the D3 (D3, 2004–2010); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Audi A8 quattro (D3, 2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 30. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: AUDI A8L D3 (Typ 4E) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: AudiA8BangAndOlufsenTweeterLens by Lklundin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Audi A8 quattro (D3, 2. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 30. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2008 Audi A8 L 4.2 is a 4.2-liter V8 with a 6-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.2L V8
Displacement4.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro all-wheel drive
Differential Typequattro all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed Tiptronic automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume15 ft³

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB).

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi A8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 9, 2016 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.

Consequence: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.

NHTSA campaign 16V415000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Audi A8

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi A8 (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 9, 2019 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A8. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI PITTSBURGH (2050 LIBERTY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222…”
Jun 4, 2018 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL - I JUST RECEIVED WORK ONLINE THROUGH CREDIT KARMA THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON IT DATING BACK TOWARDS 2016. I FINANCED THIS CAR IN 2015. THE CAR HAS BEEN FINE, FOR THE MOST PART ASIDE…”
Dec 31, 2017 · Power Train
“I OWN A 2008 AUDI A8 WITH ABOUT 48200 MILES. IT IS GREAT VEHICLE BUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DURING DRIVING. UNDER LOAD IT WILL GO IN FAIL SAFE MODE AROUND 4,5,6 GEARS. IT IS CAUSING…”
Oct 27, 2017 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN JANUARY, 2017. TEN MONTHS HAVE PASSED WITH NO REPLACEMENT PART OR SOLUTION AND WAS INSTEUCTED NOT TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT. HOW LONG AM I…”
Dec 10, 2016 · Power Train
“AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOING INTO FAIL SAFE MODE DURING DRIVING AROUND 4,5,6 GEARS WHEN GOING AROUND 70+ MPH AND RELEASE GAS PEDAL AND APPLYING GAS AGAIN IN ORDER TO PASS VEHICLE. CAR GOES INTO FAIL…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 AUDI A8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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