2011 Audi A8 L recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Audi A8 L; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — engine. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints15

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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 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine10 · 67%

Electrical system4 · 27%

Unknown or other3 · 20%

Suspension3 · 20%

Power train1 · 7%

Structure1 · 7%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

ECU starting to malfunction as a coolant leak valve is leaking into it. There is a recall for these models but not for my specific car but I do believe my car is affected because my car has a coolant leak that I personally can’t find and my car was just worked on by Audi Indianapolis and they did not see any coolant…
Power train · Apr 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The navigation system continuously displays a location where i am not located. This has occurred many, many times. It can occur randomly or at startup. This has been an issue for which i have taken the vehicle to my local audi but they have been unable to identify the issue, although they have said other customers…
Unknown or other · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

I was hearing a thumping noise coming from the front of my car every time i braked and came to a stop. I also noticed that the car leaned forward heavily when i braked and knew this was not normal. I also noticed a vibration on my steering when when traveling at around 40-50 mph. I took the car (2011 audi 8l) to my…
Suspension · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Control arm bushings subject to premature failure requiring frequent replacement. This results in extreme vibration and erratic handing during braking. Upper control arms were replace while under warranty but others soon failed once vehicle was out of warranty.
Suspension · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2011 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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