Audi A8 2000
Model A8 made in 2000 by Audi got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, seats and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has one 4,2 engine.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,2 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 17/24/19 | 18,82/30,4/22,72 | Premium | 1065 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V259000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 02/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 03/21/2002 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/15/2001 | 08/27/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a blind cover at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 audi at 1-866-892-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| 9903 | 12/22/1999 | 9803 | 610271 | Information on deactivating / activating the rear side airbags. *tt | 04/24/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0401 | 11/15/2004 | 10011565 | Malfunction indicator light on with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0422 and/ or p0432 stored in dtc memory . *tc | 01/26/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 9903 | 12/17/1999 | 610268 | A condition may exist when locking vehicle with key or by remote transmitter, the turn signal lights flash but alarm horn does not sound. *tt | 04/24/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0402 | 11/02/2005 | 0503 | 10018217 | Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines. *tt | 12/19/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 260702 | 06/18/2007 | 10022452 | Mil on (dtc's p0300, p0411, p1128, p1130, p1411, p1423). this could be caused by a cracked or broken vacuum hose. *kb | 08/15/2007 | |
| 20036582 | 02/26/2007 | 10022142 | Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 92344 | ||
| I'm having the same problem covered under recall 01v259000 for year 2000 audi a8s, but i'm told my car is outside the build date covered. i have a large fuel vapor leak at the fuel filler neck / expansion tank, which was the subject of the recall, but i called audi and they are denying coverage of my car. i cannot smog the car without this being fixed, and the car is leaking fuel vapors into the atmosphere, causing pollution, and risking a possible fire. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 111000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 audi a8. the contact stated that the passenger side seat heater caught fire while he was in the vehicle. he turned off the heat switch and the fire extinguished. through the internet, he discovered more issues regarding the same failure. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 111,000. | |||
| TIRES - BEAD | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 51000 | 2 | 04/01/2004 |
| On 2 separate occasions, the front passenger side and the rear driver side tire went flat. this was caused by a beading problem being to close to the rims which didn't allow the tire to whole air. the tires were replaced, however the problem recurred. *ak *sc *jb | |||