Model year guide

2012 Audi a8 l

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Audi a8 l is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Audi a8 l — representative photo
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2012 Audi a8 l at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16–21 mpg

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

2012 Audi a8 l recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Audi a8 l.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 28 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.

2012 Audi a8 l MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,525
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume109 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Audi a8 l costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,625
Fuel only$22,625
Per mile$0.30

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.

2012 Audi a8 l trims & engines on record

Trims
L
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 372 hp

2012 Audi a8 l vehicles on record

Other Audi a8 l model years

2012 Audi a8 l — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Audi a8 l have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 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 2012 Audi a8 l get?

The 2012 Audi a8 l has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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