2015 Audi A8 vs 2015 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Audi A8 | 2015 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 952 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,099 | 332 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A8 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 269 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 177 |
| Power Train | 2 | 161 |
| Engine | 17 | 66 |
| Suspension | 1 | 64 |
| Structure | 1 | 63 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 55 |
| Steering | 1 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 75 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2015 Audi A8
2015 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.