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2022 Audi S8

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Audi S8
Pictured: Audi S8 - Tokyo Motor Show 2013 (cropped). Photo: Loadbeta, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid
MPG (best)
17 combined · 14 city / 23 hwy
Length
203.9 in
Curb weight
5,313 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 31% below the 2022 large car average of 24.6 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 21 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Audi S8 is a large car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 204 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,313 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 23 highway), 31% worse than the 2022 large car average of 24.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 S8 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 S8 →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan203.9 in76.8 in57.9 in118.1 in64.2 / 63.8 in5,313 lb55/45

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
S8 Hybrid4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive14 / 23 / 17-31%$4,850520
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $12,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24.6 MPG2022 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Audi S8.

Similar 2022 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Audi S8 (this car)17 MPGNot rated3
2022 BMW 5 Series28 MPGNot rated0
2022 Audi A626 MPGNot rated5
2022 Lexus LS25 MPGNot rated1
2022 Tesla Model S405 miNot rated20
2022 Porsche Panamera22 MPGNot rated1
2022 Lexus ES44 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (3)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 19, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Air Bags › Frontal · Feb 15, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V084000 · 1,047 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Fix
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit · Oct 26, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Audi S8 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2022 Audi S8 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2022 Audi S8 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Audi S8. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other S8 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 S818–Not rated00
2026 S818203.9 inNot rated10
2025 S818203.9 inNot rated10
2024 S818203.9 inNot rated10
2023 S818203.9 inNot rated20
2021 S816203.9 inNot rated81
2020 S816203.9 inNot rated40
2018 S818201.6 inNot rated10
2017 S818201.6 inNot rated20
2016 S818201.6 inNot rated36
2015 S820201.6 inNot rated46
2014 S818201.6 inNot rated56

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →