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1 out of 5 stars

Too Many Issues to be Audi's Flagship

C. R., 01/12/2023
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful

We purchased a CPO 2019 Audi A8 with 32,000 miles. In the first 16 months of ownership our car has been in the Audi Dealership 82 days. Even after 82 days in the shop we have a return visit schedule to address outstanding items. We continue to have brake issues with no resolution from Audi. If you don't want a car with a lot of service issues this is not the car for you. This is also my 4th Audi and far worse than any of my other A6's. Don't get be wrong the car is beautiful but is it worth all the hassle, probably not. 11/4/22 – 12/22/22 48 DAYS 8/18/22 - 8/29/22 13 DAYS 2/25/22 - 3/7/22 10 DAYS 1/14/22 – 1/20/22 6 DAYS 12/29/21 - 1/3/22 5 DAYS Total 82 Days

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Absolute lemon

RC, 12/18/2019
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
49 of 51 people found this review helpful

My third A8 and seventh Audi, never any issues but this one has been over engineered electronically , buggy and dangerous ( the steering froze up mid-drive with family inside the car), even more painful is dealing with VW group to get it resolved been over 6 months

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Unreliable Car

Jamie, 07/06/2021
2019 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful

Very gorgeous car, but it turned into an expensive paperweight soon after purchasing. After buying the car, dealership then told me they needed to do minor work on the cooling system. That took about 3 weeks. 2 weeks of having the car, the temperature light started spazzing with 5 miles of driving. Towed to the dealership and was told that the car was throwing codes and the technician cleared them and the car drove perfect. Picked the car up and the car acts up in the same manner within 10 minutes in traffic. Car has been in the shop for another month with 0 repairs. Two months of ownership and the car has been down majority of the time. Complete CPO lemon!

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Falling out of love with this car

RobertinCT, 12/14/2021
updated 01/21/2025
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful

This is my third Audi. It is by far the best. It is extremely quiet and smooth. Loaded with tech and safety features. Love the rear seat comfort package and 4-wheel steering. Car is quick and gets pretty good mpg. Took the car on a 7,200 mile cross country road trip. Car performed flawlessly and was extremely comfortable. Lane keep assist and radar cruise made the driving stress free. We have been piling on the miles and now have 44k miles on the car. We have had zero issues. MPG continues to impress. Approx. 30 MPG on highway at 75 MPH. We are getting 23-24 MPG around town. UPDATE: A previously wrote her review in 2021 of my 2019 A8L and at that point was very happy with it. Since then it just seems like one thing after another. From the alternator breaking an Audi having no spares in the car being in the shop for 2 1/2 months to just multiple little things happening lots of little electrical gremlins. Anything that needs to be fixed seems to be thousands of dollars. I think I will be going back to Bmw.

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5 out of 5 stars

An exceptional Vehicle

Mike R, 11/28/2019
updated 12/02/2021
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful

Absolutely love my new A8. The comfort, ride, and features are exceptional. It is so quiet inside. When talking on the phone, it feels like the person is sitting right next to you. Such clarity. The audio system and navigation system are fantastic. My family love the room and comfort of the rear seats and love having control of their space with their own climate controls. I find reasons to travel just to enjoy the ride and comfort.

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An amazing brand and model bad vintage.

J Weaver, 02/11/2023
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful

The Audi A8L should represent the best of an understated, performance luxury brand. Simple put, the 2019 version of the venerable A8L, is regrettably a lemon. As of the writing of this review, it sits on a dealer lot for the second month awaiting new electric generator, that is on back order globally. It has had three system failed parts since I acquired it in 2020 and is now devalued by $68,000 from it $108,000 Retail price after only 3 years of ownership. The 2019 version of Audi’s A8L is a lemon!

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I Love This Car

Marco Moreno, 03/08/2022
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

This is worth a look. 13,000 miles thus far and love the car. Only complaint is not much storage space and a slightly small trunk. Besides that I get compliments on the car daily.

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Unbelievable car!

Ken, 09/08/2019
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

Exceptional ride, comfort, design, and features.

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Exceeds expectations

Fred, 10/22/2021
updated 06/23/2022
2021 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Had the car for a month. Very comfortable seats. Holds road amazingly well. Very responsive to steering and holding the road. More tech than you can believe. Very smooth over bumpy roads. Handles like a much smaller car. Unlimited free car washes at the dealer! Quick response to pressure on the accelerator due to the turbo. Since this is an a8 L the folks in the backseat have enough room to really stretch out. UPDATE: Absolutely quiet. With windows up no road noise, no engine noise, no outside noise. Even at 72 mph. Seats massage, heat and a/c. So comfortable and the leg and side bolsters keep you in a cradle. Plenty of brake power and it holds the road like nobody’s business. Downside is premium fuel required and around town 16 mpg. Tech is over the top. Did need lessons in how to use.

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Awesome luxurious limousine!

mike b, 01/01/2024
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

19 A8 ~ executive, luxury, all leather, and 5 seat comfort packages. What other sedan has reclining REAR seats that are heated and ventilated, 2 sunroofs, and is so quiet that you forget the car is moving. My 4th Audi behind, 01 A4 1.8T, 04 A6 2.7 twin turbo, and the best car I ever owned, my 18 A5 sportback. Audi fan, and so far my A8 has been great. MSRP was $109,000, and with 43,000 miles, I paid $41,000… everyone wants an SUV, and I stole the most advanced Audi of all. Love it 😍

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German Limousine A8L

German Car Fan, 09/25/2022
2021 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/60 TFSI (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Incredible ride and technology. This is a big car with lots of interior room. Not a lot of trunk space due to the car maximizes it’s rear legroom which minimizes the trunk. Just know going in if buying this vehicle it depreciates huge in the first year probably 30-40%. Otherwise a fantastic German limousine to drive!!

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Ultimate Q-Ship

Bill BG, 11/21/2023
2023 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is the driver's car of ultra luxury sedans. S-Class is smoother, but boring to drive. As is the Lexus. BMW 7 Series is...just weird. Not sure where BMW is going with their cars. If I had a full time driver, I'ld probably opt for the S-Class, but since I don't, my priority is a car that is ultra luxury but is fun to drive, and the A8L is the only car that fits that bill in my view. The ultimate compliment to a driver's car is that it feels like it shrinks around you...and is not a large barge. That is exactly what the A8L is. Feels special every time I drive it. Passengers love the rear seat comfort package, with seat massage, seat cooling, reclining. Everyone is pampered riding in this car.

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The BEST Well Balanced Luxury Sedan

Sistrunk05, 03/13/2024
2020 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/60 TFSI (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased a CPO 2020 Mythos Black A8L with 16K miles. Fully loaded with everything but the Advanced B & O sound system. I got the 4.0L twin turbo V8 because of my previous awesome experience with the 2018 S6 I had a few years ago. Like the S6, my A8L is well built and then some as flagship luxury sedan should be. The adaptable suspension is excellent in all modes. I drive in the individual mode which has the suspension and steering in Dynamic mode and the engine in Balanced mode. It is a technology marvel that has more functions than you can possibly use. It is definitely better than the BMW 7 series which feels lighter and technical gremlins that can be annoying. The S Class has the edge if you want the full ultra luxury experience. But if you want a well balanced luxury sedan that not everyone has, the Audi A8L is the BEST choice!

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fuel saving on luxury full size car, is it needed

full size car driver, 07/23/2020
updated 01/25/2021
2019 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful

Start and stop, how to turn off permanently ?

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The BEST Well Balanced Luxury Sedan

Sistrunk05, 03/13/2024
2020 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/60 TFSI (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Advanced B & O sound system. I got the 4.0L twin turbo V8 because of my previous awesome experience with the 2018 S6 I had a few years ago. Like the S6, my A8L is well built and then some as flagship luxury sedan should be. The adaptable suspension is excellent in all modes. I drive in the individual mode which has the suspension and steering in Dynamic mode and the engine in Balanced mode. It is a technology marvel that has more functions than you can possibly use. It is definitely better than the BMW 7 series which feels lighter and technical gremlins that can be annoying. The S Class has the edge if you want the full ultra luxury experience. But if you want a well balanced luxury sedan that not everyone has, the Audi A8L is the BEST choice!

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It’s an amazing Car

Reema, 12/27/2023
2019 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

It Has so many cool features

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Very nice vehicle

Michael Bradshaw, 08/24/2021
2021 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Comfortable to drive, massaging front and rear seating makes for a nice outing with the family.

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2021 A8L

FCammisa, 03/19/2021
2021 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

very good car

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Executive Rocket Ship

Audi Fan, 04/22/2025
2021 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/60 TFSI (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This A8L is the twin turbo V8. It has smooth and muscular performance. The amenities are first class and the systems used are easily learned. Had great value for the price.

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A8 review

Paul, 07/23/2024
updated 01/24/2025
2022 Audi A8 L 4dr Sedan AWD w/55 TFSI (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle. Only complaint is the trunk size. Fitting four serts of golf clubs in is a tight fit,

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