2011 Audi A8 recalls and problems

The 2011 Audi A8 has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2011 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 21 A8 model years — 5th most.

1recalls

15complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

82,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Engine

Aug 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V619000 · 9,067 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine10

Unknown or other3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Audi A8 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Audi A8 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Audi A8, the latest from Aug 24, 2016 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi A8?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (10), electrical system (4), suspension (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.