repaired · 2018 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
2011 Audi A8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2011 Audi A8, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-619 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Audi A8 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine
4Electrical system
3Suspension
1Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 Audi A8 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other A8 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A8 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Audi A8 safety ratings
2011 Audi A8 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What A8 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The coolant is leaking out and onto engine. My safety was at Risk due to the car overheating and smoking. This is a on going problem that many AUDI’s had a recall for except mines. Yes the vehicle was inspected and the warning that came up was “coolant level low turn off engine”
ECU starting to malfunction as a coolant leak valve is leaking into it. There is a recall for these models but not for my specific car but I do believe my car is affected because my car has a coolant leak that I personally can’t find and my car was just worked on by Audi Indianapolis and they did…
AUDI A8 HAS BEEN USING LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT. HOWEVER, ITS NOT RUNNING OUT THE CAR. YET IM STEADY BUYING COOLANT BECAUSE ITS SAYING ITS LOW. AND WHEN I GO TO PUT THE COOLANT IN MY CAR IT IS LOW. SO WHERE IS THE COOLANT GOING? IN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE MY COOLANT WAS GOING OR WHY WAS IT…
Own a 2011 A8?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.