This manual is built specifically for the 2015 Audi S8, covering the 4.0L V8 (engine code CTFA) as delivered in this trim, so the torque values, fluid capacities, and diagnostic steps you get are the ones Audi wrote for this car and not a generic A8 substitute.
Engines covered
- 4.0L V8 (243 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2015 S8. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. Two concern the fuel system: the high-pressure fuel pump supply line can turn porous over time and leak fuel, raising the risk of fire. A third covers the engine compartment, where a loose seal can contact hot engine components, also raising the risk of fire. The fourth covers the turbocharger, where a blocked oil supply strainer can starve the bearings, letting the turbine wheel contact its housing or the shaft break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 6 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the fuel supply line, checking the turbocharger oil strainer, or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2015 S8.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer servi
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. A
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
Ths bulletin provides informaiotn when the gearbox warning lamp is on, DTC P060A00 (8693) in gearbox control unit; 0BK and 0BL gearbox.
Ths bulletin provides informaiotn when the gearbox warning lamp is on, DTC P060A00 (8693) in gearbox control unit; 0BK and 0BL gearbox.
This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the planetary and the transfer box.
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
Showing the 8 most recent of 673 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ONLY 43,750 MILES AND THE ENGINE IS BEING COMPLETELY REBUILT. NEW CAM ADJUSTERS, NEW TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS, NEW TIMING CHAIN GUIDES... THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ON A CAR WITH SUCH FEW MILES.
I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AND LOSE POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO FLASH AND THE ENGINE STALLED. I WAS STOPPED IN A BUSY HIGHWAY
Water Pump and thermostat has a faulty design that causes coolant to leak either around the O Ring and/or the elbow. I am in my third water pump and thermostat with only 69,000 miles on the vehicle.
WAS DRIVING ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON DOWN A BUSY STREET WHEN MY CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AND HAD VERY REDUCED POWER. I WAS ABLE TO EVENTUALLY GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. TRIED START
Turbo failure and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) failure. Whining noise from PCV and smoke out the tail pipes with no power. Had to pay out of pocket to remedy issues.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi S8. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning light was illuminated. The contact was able t
