Audi A8 D4 4.2L TDI
2010–2018 · Sedan
Version
Engine
4.1L 8-cyl · Diesel
Power
351 HP
Torque
800 Nm
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Drive
AWD
0-100 km/h
5.5 sec
Top Speed
249 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100km
Body
Sedan
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Engine overview · 4.1L 8-cyl DIESEL
A refined but complex V8 diesel for early D4 A8 applications. Condition, servicing and exact engine-code verification matter more than the catalogue displacement label.
Pros
- Refined V8 diesel performance
Cons
- Complex emissions hardware
- Labour-intensive timing-system access
- Catalogue identity needs verification
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Timing-chain wear or related drive noiseHigh
- Diesel emissions-system loadingMedium
- Intake carbon and swirl-control concernsMedium
- High-pressure fuel-system and injector conditionHigh
Maintenance
Follow the VIN-specific schedule and oil specification, with careful attention to service records, emissions-system operation and specialist diagnostics.
These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.
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