NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2004 Audi A8, 0 of them mention a crash and 2 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: 2006-08-31. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: LOSS OF FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
209 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 57 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 |
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| WHEELS | 16 |
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| SUSPENSION | 15 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
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| STEERING | 11 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
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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.
10169118
Date: 2019-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avan
10169098
Date: 2019-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, TIRES.
New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
10165536
Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Body components - Examples of customer misuse
10165537
Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
Wheel change mode/jacking mode - Description and usage
10165539
Date: 2019-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.