Audi S8 owners have reported 21 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S8. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the low oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the engine oil level was abnormally low, prompting him to add oil to the engine. Read details...
Turbos failed, car stalled and will not start unless giving it gas. Down on power and performance. Check engine light came on Read details...
Turbo failure and positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) failure. Whining noise from pcv and smoke out the tail pipes with no power. Had to pay out of pocket to remedy issues. Read details...
Only 43,750 miles and the engine is being completely rebuilt. New cam adjusters, new timing chain tensioners, new timing chain guides. . . This shouldn't happen on a car with such few miles. Read details...
Was driving on a Saturday afternoon down a busy street when my car started sputtering and had very reduced power. I was able to eventually get to the side of the road and shut the car off. Tried starting the car after a resting period and car would not start. Read details...