This file gathers the known defects of the Audi V8, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Most serious reported defects
No defect documented for this selection yet.
RecallCriticalElectricalNA
Certain passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path. This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk. Correction: Volkswagen has not yet provided the remedy for this recall.
RecallCriticalElectricalNA
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
RecallModerateInteriorNA
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
BulletinMinorEngineNA
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
BulletinMinorEngineNA
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
BulletinMinorOtherNA
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Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).