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2020 Audi S8 Base

The 2020 Audi S8 Base is a 563-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $129,500 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The S8 measures 209.5 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,302 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$129,500
MSRP with Destination$130,475
Destination Charge$975
Engine
Engine Type4.0L Twin-turbocharged V8 TFSI
Displacement4 L
Horsepower563 hp
Torque590 lb-ft
Bore and Stroke86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (quattro)
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Tank Capacity21.7 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionAudi adaptive air suspension (sport)
Rear SuspensionAudi adaptive air suspension (sport)
Turning Diameter42.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc15.8 in
Rear Brake Disc13.8 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length209.5 in
Width76.6 in
Height58.5 in
Wheelbase123.2 in
Front Track64.1 in
Rear Track63.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft³
Curb Weight5,302 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear38.5 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear44.3 in
Shoulder Room Front59.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.6 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 Audi S8 4 DR AWD).

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi S8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Jan 26, 2022 · TIRES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

NHTSA campaign 22V034000

Apr 26, 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

NHTSA campaign 21V295000

Feb 24, 2021 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.

Consequence: An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EV.

NHTSA campaign 21V111000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 AUDI S8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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