Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Audi A8 has 2 recalls, 18 complaints.
2
Recalls
18
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08V397000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 POSITI...
01V259000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. A "BLIND COVER" AT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK MA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2018 | WHEELS | A8L [QUATTRO, ALL WHEEL DRIVE] IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2018, I ORDERED 4 TIRES FROM WALMART ONLINE FOR... |
| Jun 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A8. UPON TRYING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FOR... |
| Mar 27, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | THE PRESSURE PLATE IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AS I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY. THE CLUTC... |
| Oct 28, 2005 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE AN 2001 AUDI A8L AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME GUARANTEE... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FAIL OF THE CENTER CLUSTER RESULTING IN DEAD PIXELS. CONSISTENT PROBLEM ON THE AUDI'S. SHOULD BE MA... |
| Sep 23, 2004 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AN INCONSISTENCY WITH ACCELERATION WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. *JB THE C... |
| Sep 21, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIF... |
| Nov 23, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WE HAVE AN AUDI ALROAD VIN [XXX] WHICH WE PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 40,00 MILES ... |
| Jul 19, 2002 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CONSUMER STATES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE SPEED TO 100MPH. THE ... |
| Dec 1, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL LIGHT COMES ON. OIL VOLUME IS FULL. 3 DEALER REQUEST HAVE NOT SOLVED PROBLEM. ENGINE NOW MAKES N... |
| Sep 12, 2001 | TIRES | ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I HAVE SUFFERED TIRE FAILURES. AUDI CLAIMS IT IS GOODYEAR'S PROBLEM. GOODY... |
| Jul 20, 2000 | TIRES | BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE - NECESSITATED REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2254517Y ) |
| Jul 20, 2000 | TIRES | BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL OF TIRE - NECESSITATED REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2254517Y ) |
| Jan 1, 1970 | TIRES | CONSUMER REQUESTED THE AGED TIRES BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES, THE DEALER REFUSED. *PH ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND IS B... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UNPREDICTABLY PARTICULARLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THIS MODEL CAR IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED TO EXHIBIT UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION WHEN EQUIPED WITH THE AUTO... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 AUDI A8L GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS**CC THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW MUCH FUE... |