2005 Audi A8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Audi A8. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
Adaptive module J428 failed and brakes seized while vehicle was in motion.. audi customer service said that since they could not find a recall and the vehicle was nine years old they thought it was not their problem. I think the problem could have e resulted in a serious accident at high…
Adaptive module J428 failed and brakes seized while vehicle was in motion.. audi customer service said that since they could not find a recall and the vehicle was nine years old they thought it was not their problem. I think the problem could have e resulted in a serious accident at high speeds and could have killed me. I paid for the repair but told them they should check into the problem because of the safety issue but did not receive a positive response. I feel the problem should be researched and I would like feed back on any information that would result from the research. *tr
- Equipment
My 2005 audi A8L contains a defect which allows the driver's floor mat to pop off it's restraining/locating pegs enabling the mat to move forward and push and hold the accelerator pedal down, resulting runaway acceleration, this seems to be a problem similar to what toyota owners have experienced…
My 2005 audi A8L contains a defect which allows the driver's floor mat to pop off it's restraining/locating pegs enabling the mat to move forward and push and hold the accelerator pedal down, resulting runaway acceleration, this seems to be a problem similar to what toyota owners have experienced and for which toyota has instituted a large recall. this situation has occurred at least seven times to three separate drivers over the past two years. at the first occurrence to each me and my wife, we were able to control the acceleration with the brake to buy sufficient time to gather our wits and shut off the engine, though it was scary. now we know to apply the brake and pull the mat back, replacing it on its pegs once we stop. after the first occasion, I took the vehicle to my local audi dealer in danbury, conn. they kept it for three days, had it inspected by "corporate" people, and in writing concluded that everything was "operating as designed and intended." the service writer at the danbury audi dealer told me that audi felt the problem was the floor mat, and suggested I purchase heavy winter-type mats. I renewed my complaint to audi in the fall of 2009 in light of the toyota issue, but they again denied there was anything wrong with the vehicle. between the first and second complaint, we experienced at least five more episodes of runaway acceleration caused by the floor mat pushing against the accelerator. I try to be vigilant now each time I drive the car to look at the position of the floor mat. *tr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi A8. while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated the contact heard a bell sound and the cruise control failed. the vehicle decelerated, but did not shut off. the vehicle was taken to a dealer approximately ten times, but the cause of failure could not…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi A8. while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated the contact heard a bell sound and the cruise control failed. the vehicle decelerated, but did not shut off. the vehicle was taken to a dealer approximately ten times, but the cause of failure could not be determined. the dealer stated that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 23,800, and failure mileage was 10,000. *ak update 05/04/07*tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Owner was driving the audi home when he smelled something burning. He pulled over and observed a fire in the engine compartment. Fire burned with greatest intensity in lower left rear of engine compartment, from location of left side catalytic converter. Spark plugs removed from engine showed overfueling problem in #6 and #8 cylinders on left bank, causing catalytic converter to overheat and start the fire. *nm
- Electrical system · Structure
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and preparing to stop at a traffic light, the steering wheel locked, the emergency brake engaged and the warning lights on the dash illuminated. the vehicle was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer, who determined the entire…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph and preparing to stop at a traffic light, the steering wheel locked, the emergency brake engaged and the warning lights on the dash illuminated. the vehicle was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer, who determined the entire computer system failed. the failure was due to liquid which spilled in the back seat, ran down into the seat, and came into contact with the tire pressure monitoring control module. the dealer replaced the tire pressure monitoring control module, steering wheel and lock. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems · Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was traveling 40 mph the accelerator pedal was released. the vehicle accelerated on its own. the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. a second time, while driving 70 mph, the accelerator…
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was traveling 40 mph the accelerator pedal was released. the vehicle accelerated on its own. the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stopped. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. a second time, while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated to 100 mph. the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle slowed to 70 mph then the vehicle sped up again. the contact used the parking brake to slow the vehicle to 45 mph, and then applied both feet to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. once at a stop, the vehicle was put in neutral and the rpm's red lined. the vehicle was then put in park and the engine continued to rev. the dealership was called to tow the vehicle, but there would be an hour wait. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealership, but the dealership IS unable to determine a problem. the manufacturer has sent a representative for further inspection. updated 4/11/2006 - the tire pressure monitoring system was inoperative. the trunk failed intermittently. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251016Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10251012Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250968Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250952Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250679Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10250676Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250654Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250473Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250468Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250430Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10243791Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243790Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243780Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243775Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243772Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243766Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243761Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243756Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10242632Seat Belt
- 10231144Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231140Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231136ElsaPro Tip: "notes"
- 10231135Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231132Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231130Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 10231128Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231127ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- 10228387Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
- 10228314The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10228302High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
- 10228297This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
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