Recalls: Audi D2 A8
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi D2 A8
1995-96 Audi D2 A8: inadvertent airbag deployment
In October 1997, a recall was issued for 1995 and 1996 Audi D2 A8 vehicles. In these vehicles, static electricity in the steering wheel housing could occur in certain weather conditions and may cause the airbag to deploy inadvertently (PRA 1997/3354).
1995-96 Audi D2 A8: inadvertent airbag deployment #2
In February 1998, a recall was issued for 1995 and 1996 A8 Audi D2 A8 vehicles due to potentially inadvertent deployment of the driver’s side airbag (PRA 1998/3487).
Audi D2 A8 with AGA and ACK engines: misfires
In August 1998, a recall was issued for Audi D2 A8 vehicles fitted with AGA and ACK engines. In these vehicles, engine misfiring may result in damage to the air grid in the air mass meter which could cause the grid to detach and jam the throttle valve (PRA 1998/3629).
1998 model year Audi D2 A8: steering track rod seals
In September 1999, a recall was issued for 1998 model year Audi D2 A8 vehicles due to potentially incomplete protective rubber seals that form part of the steering track rod. As a result, water and debris may enter the track rod and cause premature wear and possible steering failure (PRA 1999/4064).
1995-99 Audi D2 A8: front suspension ball joints
In June 2004, a recall was issued for A8 models manufactured prior to 31 December 1999. For these vehicles, damage may occur in the sealing rubber boots on the front suspension track control link ball joints; if left unchecked, this could lead to ingress of moisture (PRA 2004/7040).
1998-00 model year Audi D2 A8: Takata airbag and vehicle buyback
In December 2019, recall campaign 69AE was issued for 1998-00 model year Audi D2 A8 vehicles. These recalled vehicles had Takata airbags and, over time, moisture could enter the airbag inflators and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurred, deployment of the airbag could cause the airbag inflator housing to rupture and project metal fragments into the vehicle’s cabin – these fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality. The airbag could also under-inflate and not protect the driver as intended. As part of this recall, Audi Australia would offer to purchase the registered vehicle from the owner at present market value (i.e. as determined by a third party valuer appointed by Audi). Due to the age of the vehicles, replacement airbag inflators were not available. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/18002.
1999-01 Audi D2 A8 with three-spoke steering wheel: Takata airbag recall
In November 2021, recall campaign 69CJ was issued for 1999-01 Audi D2 A8 vehicles. The propellant in the gas generator of the Takata NADI 5-AT airbag that was fitted to certain vehicles with three-spoke steering wheels may degrade over time. As a result, the driver’s airbag may deploy with reduced force and this could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-004987.
Problems and faults: Audi D2 A8
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Audi D2 A8
- The anti-lock braking system (ABS) may activate unnecessarily under normal to light braking pressure due to cracks in the tone wheels.
- The heated steering wheel may not heat up or stay warm.
- Whining noises from the rear of the vehicle after 30,000 km may be attributable to differential bearing wear.
