NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2003 Audi A8, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI A8.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2008-08-14. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
131 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 35 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
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| WHEELS | 11 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
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| STEERING | 7 |
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| SUSPENSION | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
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10243930
Date: 2023-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
10205933
Date: 2021-12-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
10198567
Date: 2021-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
10175370
Date: 2020-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, WHEELS.
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
10184530
Date: 2020-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
10166284
Date: 2019-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
10164518
Date: 2019-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
10163501
Date: 2019-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
10161273
Date: 2019-06-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS.
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant, 2003-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-
10127856
Date: 2017-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.