2013 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2013

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2013 Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (69%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2013 Audi A8 / S8 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A8 / S8 in Illinois, United States
- May 2015
Jun 2014

9000 mi

US $3500
ABS failure light check engine light computer check for very abrupt gear shifting from second to third- could not find source of problem passenger side window regulator replaced 
Jan 2015

14700 mi

US $8000
Compressor clutch replaced, wire harness replaced 
Apr 2015

23900 mi

US $766
Driver side seat heater failure- switch replaced 
May 2015

21000 mi

US $192
Blower motor complete failure. Replaced. 3 days at dealer. Excessive engine oil loss. Dealer cannot find any faults at this time. Engine oil and filter changed. Logging details to monitor further oil loss. Run codes for check engine light. Cannot diagnose. Computer reset. 

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2013 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A8 / S8 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018

58900 mi

C $50
Mmi wire broken 
Aug 2021

78740 mi

C $1200
Replace battery 
Nov 2021

79980 mi

C $2500
MMI gears changed 
Jun 2022

84196 mi

C $325
Intermittent wipers repaired 

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2013 Audi A8 / S8 Repair Histories

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