What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Audi A8 L?

EPA figures for the 2004 Audi A8 L reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Audi A8 L?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2004 Audi A8 L. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2004 Audi A8 L?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Audi A8 L, most often about: Visibility, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2004 Audi A8 L

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.2L 8-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	16	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 06V324000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

31 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 6 Vehicle Speed Control 5 Electrical System 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.