Audi A8 recalls

On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

185 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2022 to 18 Dec 2023

A suspension link on the front axle that has invisible cracks may have been fitted to your vehicle. This possible damage means the service life of the suspension link can no longer be guaranteed and the component may fail. A failure particularly at higher speeds may result in vehicle behaviour that is difficult to control.

Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to replace the front upper left suspension link

9 vehicles · built 24 May 2024 to 13 Jun 2024

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001

On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999

One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

Fix: A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

798 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 6 Jul 2017

It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

1,568 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2019

The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired

Fix: Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles

6 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 24 Oct 2019

Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.

Fix: The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

353 vehicles · built 14 Apr 2010 to 19 Sep 2013

The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired

Fix: Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected

2 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2019 to 25 Mar 2019

It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016

A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018

On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.

Fix: Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.

6 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Jan 2018

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.

Fix: Rebond glass panel.

42 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2007 to 30 Jul 2008

Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.

Fix: Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.

140 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2013 to 31 Jul 2013

It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.

1,543 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2002 to 1 May 2005

On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag

235 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2002 to 31 Mar 2003

Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

Fix: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

38,307 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998

In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996

In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.

144 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1996