Car financing: 2021 Audi S8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 2021 Audi S8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2021 Audi S8 specs
| Engine | 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) |
| City | 17.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 339 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.48 |
2021 Audi S8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,496 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2021 Audi S8
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1), engine (1) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | 2025-12-19 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 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... |
| 25V201000 | 2025-03-31 | electrical system:software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. |
| 22V742000 | 2022-10-05 | back over prevention:display function | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5... |
| 22V034000 | 2022-01-26 | tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant,... |
| 21V825000 | 2021-10-20 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the... |
| 21V606000 | 2021-08-05 | seat belts:rear/other:retractor | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5... |
| 21V295000 | 2021-04-26 | suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5... |
| 21V111000 | 2021-02-24 | engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2021 Audi S8 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Audi S8 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2021 Audi S8, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked. There are 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
It uses the 4.0L 8-cylinder turbo hybrid and all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Plan on about 44 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 14.5 L/100 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $22.48. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the S8 makes sense
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Size and space
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the S8 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the S8 for a week and see how it fits your life. If the S8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2021 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.48 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
When you know your dates
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Audi S8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2021 Audi S8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Audi S8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2021 Audi S8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Audi S8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2021 Audi S8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2021 Audi S8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2021 Audi S8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4496.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.