2015 Audi A8 L W12
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- Photo: Audi A8 L 60 TDI quattro D4 FL Mythos Black Metallic (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A8 L 60 TDI quattro D4 FL Mythos Black Metallic (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI A8L D4 (Typ 4H) China (24) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Audi A8 D4 interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Audi A8 L W12 is a 6.3-liter with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 16 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.3L W12 |
| Displacement | 6.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 15 ft³ |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Audi A8 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2022 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Consequence: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
NHTSA campaign 22V178000
Jul 7, 2020 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Consequence: If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
NHTSA campaign 20V397000
Jan 28, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Consequence: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
NHTSA campaign 19V057000
Jan 16, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
NHTSA campaign 19V035000
Jun 25, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
NHTSA campaign 18V430000
31 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A8
Owner Complaints
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A8 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
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 2015 AUDI A8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.