2017 Audi S8
Introduction
The 2017 Audi S8 is a high-performance luxury sedan praised for its powerful engine, advanced technology, and sophisticated interior. Available with a single 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it produces 520 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual shifting.
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8
- Engine Misfiring
- Description/Symptoms: Engine shuddering or hesitation under acceleration, reduced power output
- Solution: Replace ignition coils or spark plugs, update engine software
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $1,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
- No Issues Found
Suspension
- Air Suspension Compressor Failure
- Description/Symptoms: Vehicle suspension may lower unexpectedly, loss of ride height adjustment
- Solution: Replace air suspension compressor
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
- Recalls: None Found
- Control Arm Bushing Wear
- Description/Symptoms: Clunking or rattling noises over bumps, reduced handling performance
- Solution: Replace control arm bushings
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Electrical
- Battery Drain
- Description/Symptoms: Battery fails to recharge properly, vehicle may not start
- Solution: Diagnose and repair electrical system fault (e.g., parasitic draw)
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
- Recalls: None Found
Exterior
- Sunroof Rattling
- Description/Symptoms: Sunroof makes a rattling noise when closed, especially at highway speeds
- Solution: Lubricate sunroof mechanism, adjust sunroof alignment
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $800+
- Recalls: None Found
Interior
- Infotainment Screen Glitching
- Description/Symptoms: Infotainment screen flickering, unresponsive, or displaying scrambled images
- Solution: Update software, replace infotainment unit if necessary
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Summary
While the 2017 Audi S8 is generally a reliable and high-quality vehicle, it has experienced some issues, particularly with the air suspension compressor and control arm bushings. The severity of these issues can range from minor annoyances to potential safety hazards, and the cost to fix them can be significant. However, most of the identified issues seem to be isolated cases and do not affect all vehicles.