Model year guide

2011 Audi a8 l

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Audi a8 l is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2011 Audi a8 l — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Audi a8 l at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Audi a8 l recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Audi a8 l.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 29 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Audi a8 l MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume109 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Audi a8 l costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
207.1 in
Width
76.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
122.8 in
Curb weight
4,321 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2011 Audi a8 l. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2011 Audi a8 l trims & engines on record

Trims
L
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 372 hp

2011 Audi a8 l vehicles on record

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Other Audi a8 l model years

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2011 Audi a8 l — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Audi a8 l have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 Audi a8 l. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Audi a8 l get?

The 2011 Audi a8 l has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.