Model year guide

2017 Audi a8 l

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Audi a8 l is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 Audi a8 l — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Audi a8 l at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Audi a8 l recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Audi a8 l.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 11 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Audi a8 l MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Audi a8 l costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 425

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 425.

This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.

Bulletin TSB_2027368_7 · Electrical System · Jul 2025

This bulletin providesi nformation when various DTCs are stored; high maximum temperature recorded for clutch K1.

Bulletin TSB_2060560_4 · Power Train · Jul 2025

This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter is inoperable.

Bulletin TSB_2010353_6 · Electrical System · Jul 2025

This bulletin provides information when a customer reports that poor voice quality via bluetooth with iOS 18.0.x - 18.4.x.

Bulletin TSB_2078728_1 · Jul 2025

This TSB provides information related to billing regarding billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_1 · Structure · Jul 2025

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

Bulletin TSB_2070568_4 · Jul 2025

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.

Bulletin TSB_2042920_2 · Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 2025

This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.

Bulletin TSB_2074857_2 · Power Train · Jun 2025

This bulletin provides information when DTC U14A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.

Bulletin TSB_2073867_2 · Engine · May 2025

This bulletin provides accounting instructions for noises from the headliner/noises from the panoramic sunroof.

Bulletin TSB_2055443_2 · Structure · May 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A8 LWB AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2017 Audi a8 l trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro L
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 333 hp

2017 Audi a8 l vehicles on record

Other Audi a8 l model years

2017 Audi a8 l — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi a8 l have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi a8 l. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi a8 l get?

The 2017 Audi a8 l has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (19 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.