Audi V8 recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Audi V8 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear speaker amplifier may overheat

    Reported October 10, 2001Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 01V3240004,300 vehicles affected

    A capacitor in a rear speaker amplifier may leak and create an unwanted conductive path in humid conditions. The amplifier could overheat, creating a fire risk. Dealers will replace the rear speaker amplifiers.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE AMPLIFIER OVERHEATING AND A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIERS FOR THE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2002. 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 AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
    Notes
    ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Airbag sensor may malfunction and deploy unexpectedly

    Reported October 6, 1997Model years 1989–1993NHTSA campaign 97V17200054,800 vehicles affected

    An airbag sensor may not meet durability standards and could malfunction, causing the airbag system to deploy without warning and potentially causing the driver to lose control. Dealers will replace the airbag sensor control module.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.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 AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  3. Cruise control rod may bind

    Reported May 10, 1996Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 96V0840003,100 vehicles affected

    A deteriorating bushing may cause the cruise control rod to bind and prevent the throttle plate from returning fully to idle. Dealers will replace the bushing with an improved version.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND.
    Consequence
    A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. NOTE: 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 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Incorrect jack instructions may cause the jack to collapse

    Reported April 2, 1991Model years 1989–1991NHTSA campaign 91V05000020,800 vehicles affected

    An incorrect trunk label may lead to improper jack use and collapse, potentially injuring someone under or near the vehicle. A corrected label and an insert with the correct instructions will be supplied.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
    Defect
    INSTRUCTION LABEL IN THE TRUNK OF VEHICLE IS INCORRECT FOR THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE.
    Consequence
    INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN THE JACK COLLAPSING, WITHINJURY TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER OR NEAR VEHICLE DURING COLLAPSE.
    Remedy
    SUPPLY INSERT TO OWNER'S MANUAL NOTING CORRECT USAGE, AS WELL AS A CORRECTED INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR THE TRUNK.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: VEHICLE JACK.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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