2012 Audi A8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Audi A8; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — engine. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints11

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — EngineCampaign 16V619000 · 24 Aug 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine4 · 36%

Steering2 · 18%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 18%

Unknown or other2 · 18%

Air bags2 · 18%

Visibility/wiper1 · 9%

Fuel system1 · 9%

Gasoline1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Without notice, steering ceased to function while car was in motion. This failure occurred in a retail parking lot.
Steering · May 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

I've recently had to replace both high pressure fuel pumps and cam followers at cost to myself even though audi extended the warranty due to premature failures on several audis. Apparently my vin wasn't in the list . I tried calling aoa for any assistance but was told because i only own one(apparently brand loyalty…
Engine · Oct 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I took my car in for a recall item to be replaced and i was informed that my fuel rail was leaking gas. They didnt say it was urgent so i left the dealership and on my was home i has the strong smell of gas. I then took my car to another audi repair hop for a second opinion and was told that it was spraying fuel and…
Fuel/propulsion system · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a8. The contact's vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v619000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall repair was performed by fletcher jones audi (1523 w north ave, chicago, il 60642, (312) 628-4300). Two years after the repair was performed, the vehicle experienced…
Engine · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2012 Audi lineup

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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