Audi A8 L
Model A8 L made by Audi got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.2, 6, guzzler.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 17/24/20 | 19.4/31.2/23.3789 | Premium | 1800 | LARGE CARS | |
| 6, Guzzler | 12 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 15/21/17 | 16.3/26.3/19.6647 | Premium | 2117 | LARGE 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V522000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/01/2005 to 10/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1530 | 11/30/2005 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/16/2005 | 11/16/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the passenger air bag off telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2005. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. jj. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20036582 | 02/26/2007 | 10022142 | Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. malfunction light will illuminate. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Car suddenly accelerated without warning and propelled us across am intersection into traffic. this is 2nd time this has happened, the first time it happened was on a freeway devoid of other traffic. i reported the first event to the local dealer that i purchased the vehicle from but never received any feedback. after researching the issue i was able to determine that the problem is caused by the drivers factory floor mat coming loose from its retaining clips, sliding forward and causing interference with the accelerator pedal. it was only my familiarity with the problem and how to fix it that allowed me to react quickly enough to avoid an accident the second time. if the car had been driven by a less experienced driver or if this had been the first time that it happened to me this could have easily resulted in a fatality. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/26/2008 | 95 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 audi a8 l. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact approached another vehicle and attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. the harder he depressed the brake pedal, the faster the engine would race. he pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the floormat was resting on the gas and brake pedals. the contact called audi and filed a complaint. approximately four months later, the failure recurred and the dealer was notified. he took the vehicle to the dealer approximately six times for the issue with the floormat. the failure recurred on august 7, 2008 and almost caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. the dealer replaced the pegs in the floor and then they replaced the floormat; however, the failure persists. the failure mileage was 95 and current mileage was 39,683. | |||