1996 AUDI A8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 AUDI A8
The 1996 AUDI A8 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 AUDI A8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 AUDI A8, potentially affecting up to 53,200 vehicles.
Recall 08V397000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 13,900 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 97V175000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 39,300 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 AUDI A8
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 AUDI A8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT ROTORS ON THE 1998 AUDI A8 WARP AFTER VERY SHORT USAGE. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE RESURFACED THE ROTORS, AND THE PROBLEM QUICKLY RE-OCCURS. THIS CAUSES MILD TO SEVERE STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION UNDER MODERATE BRAKING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LIFT UP ON BRAKES. AUDI DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH ADEQUATE DISC SUCH THAT THERE IS NO REOCCURRENCE. CAN CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND STEERING ERRORS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 AUDI A8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 AUDI A8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 AUDI A8
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 AUDI A8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A8
- 1995 AUDI A8 — 0 complaints
- 1996 AUDI A8 (current)
- 1997 AUDI A8 — 12 complaints
- 1998 AUDI A8 — 4 complaints
- 1999 AUDI A8 — 13 complaints
- 2000 AUDI A8 — 4 complaints
- 2001 AUDI A8 — 8 complaints