Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Audi a8 has 2 recalls, 6 complaints.
2
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V522000
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WIRING HARNESS CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG EVEN UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN ...
06V454000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlight warning light came on. The headlight on left had gone out. Opening the headlight assem... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR CLOSING MECH... |
| Mar 15, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE PARKWAY MY CAR LOCKED AT 7000 RPM'S AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WIT... |
| Jun 14, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED ELECTRICAL DAMAGE DUE TO WATER IN FOOTWELLS OF THE CAR. THIS OBVIOUSLY IS A C... |
| Jul 3, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND PROPELLED US ACROSS AM INTERSECTION INTO TRAFFIC. THIS ... |
| Jan 26, 2008 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A8 L. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT APPROACHED AN... |