Audi A8 Recalls
There have been 2 recalls on A8 vehicles in recent years. The latest, dated 2016-08-24 and published by the NHTSA on 2016-09-21, was due to a problem with the engine. Approximately 9102 vehicles were involved. Since 1996, A8's have experienced approximately 9 recall(s) due to hazards with various components, including the sun roof assembly, automatic transmission, frontal, connecting. See a list of recalls for your model year below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also check the list of Additional Audi Models to the right. At times, the manufacturer or the NHTSA may use slightly different model names, or group models together by series.
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Detailed Recall Information for Audi A8
| 2006-08-31 | (Published by NHTSA on 2006-08-31) |
| Recall Summary: | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED. |
| Hazard: | LOSS OF FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH. |
| Remedy: | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
| Additional Info: | VW RECALL NO. JQ.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| NHTSA Source: | http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&SearchType=QuickSearch&rcl_ID=06V324000 |
Additional Audi Models
Recalls have also been issued under these model names:
Sources may include: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and companies involved with this or a related recall.
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