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Year 2022
Make Audi
Model S8
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 4L V-Shaped
Made in GERMANY
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2 | Typ 4D | 1996-2003 | Volkswagen Group D2 | 4-door sedan | First S8; 4.2L V8 with 340 hp (upgraded to 369 PS (364 hp) in 1999 facelift); Tiptronic auto only; featured in film Ronin (1998); aluminum Audi Space Frame construction; top speed limited to 155 mph |
| D3 | Typ 4E | 2007-2010 | Volkswagen Group D3 | 4-door sedan | Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10 FSI producing 450 hp; 6-speed ZF Tiptronic; adaptive air suspension; 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds |
| D4 | Typ 4H | 2013-2018 | Volkswagen Group MLB | 4-door sedan | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 TFSI (520 hp); S8 Plus variant with 605 hp and 190-mph top speed (2016); 8-speed Tiptronic; 0-60 in 3.6 seconds; cylinder-on-demand tech; S8 Plus built by quattro GmbH with WUA VIN prefix |
| D5 | Typ 4N | 2020-present | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo | 4-door sedan (long-wheelbase only in North America) | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V mild-hybrid (563 hp, 590 lb-ft); predictive active suspension scans road ahead; long-wheelbase only in North America; flagship of A8 range after W12 was discontinued |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| D2 (1996-2003) | ★★★★☆ | Not rated |
| D3 (2007-2010) | Not rated | Not rated |
| D4 (2013-2018) | Not rated | Good in all tested categories |
| D5 (2020-present) | Not rated | Good in all tested categories |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Records |
|---|---|
|
21V295000 |
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. |
|
21V606000 |
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER: RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
|
21V825000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,800-$3,000 | $600-$6,000 per visit | $2,400-$3,800/year (varies by age and location) | 55-65% |
Our free VIN decoder provides instant access to your car's information in three simple steps:
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: GERMANY |
| 2 | A | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | U | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | L | Model: S8 |
| 5 | S | Body Style: Sedan/Saloon |
| 6 | A |
Cylinders: 8 Engine Displacement (L): 4 Engine HP: 563 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 7 | F |
Trim: Quattro Drive Type: AWD/All-Wheel Drive Transmission Style: Automatic Transmission Speed: 8 |
| 8 | 8 | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | 9 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | N | Model year: 2022 |
| 11 | N | Plant Information: NECKARSULM GERMANY |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi S8 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi S8 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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