Recalls ·2006 Audi A8

2006 Audi A8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Audi A8; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints6

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 06V454000 · 30 Nov 2006

Problem: 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 fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.

Risk: If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Air bagsCampaign 05V522000 · 16 Nov 2005

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.

Risk: If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.

Remedy: Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control3 · 50%
Electrical system2 · 33%
Structure1 · 17%
Latches/locks/linkages1 · 17%
Fuel system1 · 17%
Gasoline1 · 17%
Exterior lighting1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20081
20091
20142
20161
20251

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi a8. The contact stated that the front driver side door closing mechanism failed and caused the door to inadvertently attempt to close while the driver was exiting the vehicle. The contact also indicated that the mechanism would fail while attempting to open the door, which prevented…

Structure · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 audi a8 l. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact approached another vehicle and attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. The harder he depressed the brake pedal, the faster the engine would race. He pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the floormat…

Vehicle speed control · Jul 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Car suddenly accelerated without warning and propelled us across am intersection into traffic. This is 2nd time this has happened, the first time it happened was on a freeway devoid of other traffic. I reported the first event to the local dealer that i purchased the vehicle from but never received any feedback. After…

Vehicle speed control · May 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

My vehicle encountered electrical damage due to water in footwells of the car. This obviously is a common problem i was not aware of before purchasing the vehicle. *tr

Electrical system · May 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20031
20051
20062
20072
20081
20091
20101
20111
20121
20136
20145
20155

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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