Audi A8 1998
Model A8 made in 1998 by Audi got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, equipment and visibility. 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 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 17/26/20 | 18.8467/33.1493/23.3876 | Premium | 1050 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 4.2 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 17/25/20 | 18.6466/31.8922/22.9326 | Premium | 1050 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 9803K | 05/07/1998 | 601533 | Customer requests deactivation or reactivation of rear side airbags. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9802 | 08/13/1998 | 603328 | Conditions with automatic transmission, delayed downshift on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission on vehicles with 4.2l and 01l transmission. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9803 | 08/19/1998 | 603330 | Subject on folding key (keyless remote transmitter ), increasing distance range. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| 9801 | 08/31/1998 | 603332 | Subject on floor mat fastener variations. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/04/2002 | 59000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 |
| Airbag warning light indicates airbag failure. audi dealer cannot rectify. | |||
| 01/18/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Single occupant in vehicle (driver) vehicle was forced off the road and entered a ditch about three-four feet deep. passenger's air bag, front, fired. the audi a8 clearly states in the sales literature that the passenger's airbag is interlocked out when no passenger in the vehicle. the driver was the only occupant and there were no parcels, shopping bags, and etc. on the passenger's seat. audi & the dealership have been highly unpleasant to deal with concerning this perfectly normal operation of the passenger's airbag. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 11/07/2006 | 105000 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| Tire jack supplied by audi usa for the audi a8 is very dangerous. it is manufactured out of cheap aluminum and is not rugged enough to lift the car even on flat pavement. the jack bent under the weight of the car and has the potential to hurt someone. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Blind spots, rear visibility: audi's refusal to replace outside mirrors. the passenger's outside mirror an drivers poorly designed and have tremendous blind spots. driving a $70k with mirror assemblies that do not provide safe rear vision monitoring is outrageous and dangerous. poor rear vision results from excessively wide c pillars, rear seat head rests that do not have storage recesses or other provisions for preventing them from obscuring large areas of the rear window. the dealer has and audi have been less than helpful even when i pointed out that a 19991/2 a4 ($30,000) right ouside mirror has almost twice the visual field as my a8. audi's response to me has been terrible, and their suggested actions include my having to purchase and have installed approximately $1000 for right and left outside mirror. the latest a4's rear head rests recess into the top of the rear seats and provide almost no obscuration or rear vision. i requested assistance from audi at purchase time re: rear head rest pointing out my great dane was the only rear seat passenger, and my willingness to sign a release if the head rests were removed and able to be reinstalled easily. audi has totally ignored my request for safety critical replacements for mirrors, and audi has apparently terrorized the dealership because criswell audi is now refusing to even consider any aftermarket part installation on my audi a8 incuding a back up radar transciever that only needs a two wire hook up and senses objects within 12' of the rear bumper when backing up. finally each area of concern about that i have about my car, limits my car's utility esp rear vision concerns, and are severe enough safety concerns i have fewer than 6000 miles in 18 months of ownership. the 99.5 adn year 2000 audi's have address each of my areas of concern in their new vehicles mirror size, field of view, and rear head rests, however, i am still being stone walled re: safety issues that have plagued this car since i purchased it. * | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | TAMPA | REEVES |