Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2015 Audi S8.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Water pump and thermostat has a faulty design that causes coolant to leak either around the o ring and/or the elbow. I am in my third water pump and thermostat with only 69,000 miles on the vehicle. Issue appears to be common on the ea824 (4. 0 twin turbo) engine with hundreds of reports from the complete range of ea824 equipped vehicles (s8, rs7, s6, s7, a8 etc). Average mileage of those reported are 65k miles or so. Hundreds of similar issues are reported via various Audi forums and social media groups. Poses a fire risk since coolant leaks all over the front of the engine. Poses another safety risk if the engine seizes due to overheating while in motion. Either would be catastrophic.