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Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 416 repairs.
Audi A8 / S8 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 435hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi US $100 |
Rotors warped after about 22K miles, had new brakes and rotors installed at 25K. Thought this was ABSURD! Dealer "did me a one time favor" and covered this under warranty for $100. This car has light-weight aluminum alloy front rotors with a layer of iron over that. The problem is they only last 25 to 35K miles and you must replace both to the tune of $600 ~ $700. Seems absolutely crazy to me. This is a luxury car not a race car for the track. Beware of extra costs if you want to buy one of these cars. |
| 32000 mi US $2600 |
replace brake and rotors |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9000 mi US $3500 |
ABS failure light |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
450-horsepower 6.0L W12 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14260 mi | Right rear emergency brake motor jammed, needed taking apart and greasing. |
2006 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $650 |
Replaced Front and rear brake pads and well as driver's side rear caliper |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
450-horsepower 6.0L W12 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90520 mi C $400 |
Repaired parking brake motor. |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 192000 mi US $2000 |
ABS control unit failed. Tried to have unit repaired, but unsuccessful. purchased used unit from salvage yard. my mechanic installed. Salvage yard re-programmed unit. Works properly, except some warning lights were unable to be cleared- Audi. $500. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
calipers were sticking |
2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $500 |
New Battery installed, $205. Diagnostic and labor to fix ESP fault totalled to be $500 including battery. Reason for fault was a faulty brake light switch $22 + labor. Final Result $500 |
| 110000 mi US $1700 |
ABS module failed. |
2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.
330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96000 mi | rear right e-brake motor |
| 154000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side electric parking brake motor stopped working |
| 49000 mi US $219 |
Parking brake warning light was on although there did not appear to be anything wrong. After a day at the dealer, they could not find anything wrong. Reset fixed the problem thus far. Could have been a bad connection at the motor. |
| 57000 mi US $750 |
Rear caliper replacement |
| 61550 mi US $93 |
ABS module replaced. EPC light, compressor removed and replaced. |
| 270000 mi US $250 |
Worn front pads & rotors replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced ABS module and front brakes |
1998 Audi A8 / S8 4-door
12-cylinder automatic AWD
| 225000 mi US $1100 |
dash warning light for braking system and ABS was on. |
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