Audi A8 1999
Model A8 made in 1999 by Audi got 17 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningpower train, steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.7, 4.2.
Model 1999
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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3.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 17/26/20 | 18.8467/33.1493/23.3876 | Premium | 975 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
4.2 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 18.6466/31.8922/22.9326 | Premium | 975 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
08V397000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 07/19/1995 to 08/14/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 13900 | 09/12/2008 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/14/2008 | 08/14/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. the locking cable may move out of position over time. with the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the park position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2. 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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
99V248000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/02/1998 to 07/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 51900 | 10/05/1999 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/13/1999 | 09/28/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tie rods. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vw recall no. ul/audi recall no. kw. owner notification began october 5, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
00V414000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1998 to 04/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 83000 | 02/05/2001 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/06/2000 | 12/12/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tie rods. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
9903 | 12/22/1999 | 9803 | 610271 | Information on deactivating / activating the rear side airbags. *tt | 04/24/2000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
9803 | 10/13/1998 | 603134 | Condition with insufficient vehicle ground at ground location 43. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
TSB-94-07-15 | 11/07/2007 | 10032250 | Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, | 02/25/2010 | |
0715 | 11/07/2007 | 10023948 | Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
LT | 10/01/2003 | 10006797 | Emission recall lt. the fuel sending unit housing could become distorted under certain climatic conditions. should this happen, fuel vapors could escape into the atmosphere. a vapor leak also illuminates the vehicle's dashboard malfuncti | 05/14/2004 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
TSB-45-08-04 | 11/19/2008 | 10028008 | Audi: abs activates during light brake application . control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||||
11242004 | 11/24/2004 | 10016418 | Service action je campaign-check/replace front suspension lower control arms. audi has found that in rare cases, one or both front suspension lower control arms on affected vehicles can exhibit wear, even though the damage to the rubber bo | 09/12/2005 | |
JE | 11/24/2004 | 10011699 | Check/replace replace front suspension lower control arms. *tc | 01/28/2005 | |
042804 | 04/28/2004 | 10007130 | Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt | 05/26/2004 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
9810 | 10/26/1998 | 603133 | Installation instructions on cellular telephone. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
Vehicle's rear passenger doors open automatically whenever power windows are rolled down. doors will not shut unless owner pulls over and shuts door from the outside. *nm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
11/05/2001 | 6 | 03/01/1999 | |
The vehicle's engine stops. audi attempted to repair twice. the vehicle remained stopping without warning. *ak | |||
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
01/28/2012 | 50546 | 1 | |
Mine is a well-maintained, near-pristine, low-mileage car. without warning or prior indication of a problem, the transmission suddenly ceased to operate correctly while traveling on a busy, four-lane urban highway. it resulted in the car having limited forward motion, poor control, and vastly diminished power, making it extremely difficult to maneuver in traffic. i narrowly avoided a collision with other cars. i managed to drive the car back about 20 miles to my residence in the limp-home mode--one forward gear, the engine revving between 3000 to 5000 rpm's with the forward speed no more than 35 mph. i parked the car and left it for a week while traveling. when i returned it would not move in any gear. i had it towed on a flat-bed truck to an audi dealer. the problem was diagnosed as an inoperable, unrepairable transmission brought about when a bolt separated from the transmission housing causing a hose to leak transmission fluid which resulted in burnt parts and gears. the cost of a new transmission was $6,800--on a car with only 50,546 miles! after reporting the incident to audi corporate, i was informed that audi could not be held responsible for this event because there were no open campaigns or service actions relative to this model. i was very dissatisfied with this response since i have been a long-time audi owner/driver of the a8 and other models. my internet research indicates that the transmission of the a8-d2 models (1997-99) has been a very weak component part on these cars. please help. *tr | |||
01/28/2012 | 50546 | ||
Mine is a well-maintained, near-pristine, low-mileage car. without warning or prior indication of a problem, the transmission suddennly ceased to operate correctly while traveling on a busy, four-lane urban highway. it resulted in the car having limited forward motion, poor control, and vastly diminished power, making it extremely difficult to manuever in traffic. i narrowly avoided a collision with other cars. i managed to drive the car back about 20 miles to my residence in the limp-home mode--one forward gear, the engine reving between 3000 t0 5000 rpm's with the forward speed no more than 35 mph. i parked the car and left it for a week while traveling. when i returned it would not move in any gear. i had it towed on a flat-bed truck to an audi dealer. the problem was diagnosed as an inoperable, unrepairable transmission brought about when a bolt separated from the transmission housing causing a hose to leak transmission fluid which resulted in burnt parts and gears. the cost of a new transmission was $6,800--on a car with only 50,546 miles! after reporting the incident to audi corporate, i was informed that audi could not be held responsible for this event because there were no open campaigns or service actions relative to this model. i was very disatisfied with this response since i have been a long-time audi owner/driver of the a8 and other models. my internet research indicates that the transmission of the a8-d2 models (1997-99) has been a very weak component part on these cars. please help. | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
01/28/2012 | 50546 | 1 | |
Mine is a well-maintained, near-pristine, low-mileage car. without warning or prior indication of a problem, the transmission suddenly ceased to operate correctly while traveling on a busy, four-lane urban highway. it resulted in the car having limited forward motion, poor control, and vastly diminished power, making it extremely difficult to maneuver in traffic. i narrowly avoided a collision with other cars. i managed to drive the car back about 20 miles to my residence in the limp-home mode--one forward gear, the engine revving between 3000 to 5000 rpm's with the forward speed no more than 35 mph. i parked the car and left it for a week while traveling. when i returned it would not move in any gear. i had it towed on a flat-bed truck to an audi dealer. the problem was diagnosed as an inoperable, unrepairable transmission brought about when a bolt separated from the transmission housing causing a hose to leak transmission fluid which resulted in burnt parts and gears. the cost of a new transmission was $6,800--on a car with only 50,546 miles! after reporting the incident to audi corporate, i was informed that audi could not be held responsible for this event because there were no open campaigns or service actions relative to this model. i was very dissatisfied with this response since i have been a long-time audi owner/driver of the a8 and other models. my internet research indicates that the transmission of the a8-d2 models (1997-99) has been a very weak component part on these cars. please help. *tr | |||
01/28/2012 | 50546 | ||
Mine is a well-maintained, near-pristine, low-mileage car. without warning or prior indication of a problem, the transmission suddennly ceased to operate correctly while traveling on a busy, four-lane urban highway. it resulted in the car having limited forward motion, poor control, and vastly diminished power, making it extremely difficult to manuever in traffic. i narrowly avoided a collision with other cars. i managed to drive the car back about 20 miles to my residence in the limp-home mode--one forward gear, the engine reving between 3000 t0 5000 rpm's with the forward speed no more than 35 mph. i parked the car and left it for a week while traveling. when i returned it would not move in any gear. i had it towed on a flat-bed truck to an audi dealer. the problem was diagnosed as an inoperable, unrepairable transmission brought about when a bolt separated from the transmission housing causing a hose to leak transmission fluid which resulted in burnt parts and gears. the cost of a new transmission was $6,800--on a car with only 50,546 miles! after reporting the incident to audi corporate, i was informed that audi could not be held responsible for this event because there were no open campaigns or service actions relative to this model. i was very disatisfied with this response since i have been a long-time audi owner/driver of the a8 and other models. my internet research indicates that the transmission of the a8-d2 models (1997-99) has been a very weak component part on these cars. please help. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
02/21/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
Consumer states that the transmission failed and was replaced, however the new transmission does not work properly, consumer states that the transmissions are clearly flawed, the faulty transmission also caused the abs and brake lights to illuminate. *slc. consumer states a front and rear wheel alignment was performed.*jb | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
51275 | 2 | ||
The front bumper fell off twice without hitting any objects. please provide further details. *jb | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
Vehicle's rear passenger doors open automatically whenever power windows are rolled down. doors will not shut unless owner pulls over and shuts door from the outside. *nm | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
02/21/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
Consumer states that the transmission failed and was replaced, however the new transmission does not work properly, consumer states that the transmissions are clearly flawed, the faulty transmission also caused the abs and brake lights to illuminate. *slc. consumer states a front and rear wheel alignment was performed.*jb | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
05/29/2003 | 71534 | 2 | 12/08/1998 |
1999 audi a8 continues to erode the inside circumference of the rear tires, approx 1/32nd per 20 days, have placed 4 tires on it and the dealer has played with the alignment to attempt to correct. this has not correct the problem. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | MCMURRAY | 15317 | THREE RIVERS MOTOR CAR C | 724-941-7000 |