2017 Audi S8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Audi S8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.
2017 Audi S8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2017 Audi S8 recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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 S8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Audi S8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Audi S8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 413
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 413.
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
Bulletin TSB_2082846_1 · Jul 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
Bulletin TSB_2073282_1 · Structure · Jul 2026This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
Bulletin TSB_2073747_4 · Electrical System · Jul 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
Bulletin TSB_2074640_3 · Engine · Jun 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Bulletin TSB_2074729_3 · Electrical System · Jun 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
Bulletin TSB_2059335_7 · Electrical System · Jun 2026Ths bulletin provides informaiotn when the gearbox warning lamp is on, DTC P060A00 (8693) in gearbox control unit; 0BK and 0BL gearbox.
Bulletin TSB_2082106_2 · Power Train · Jun 2026Ths bulletin provides informaiotn when the gearbox warning lamp is on, DTC P060A00 (8693) in gearbox control unit; 0BK and 0BL gearbox.
Bulletin TSB_2082106_1 · Power Train · Jun 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
Bulletin TSB_2082323_1 · Engine · Jun 2026This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_6 · Jun 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S8 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi S8. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles, the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply could get blocked. If this happens, a turbocharger could fail. This could cause loss of engine power and/or cause the engine to stall. Note: This problem could cause different warning messages to display or the engine oil warning light to turn on. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increa…
Transport Canada #2022133 · Mar 2022Structure
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine compartment seal may become loose over time and fall into the engine compartment. If this happens, the seal could contact a hot surface in the engine compartment. Safety Risk: A rubber seal that falls onto a hot surface could cause a fire. Corrective Action: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to…
Transport Canada #2020308 · Jul 2020Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi S8
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2017 Audi S8 vehicles on record
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