2005 Audi A8 recalls
Reported Aug 31, 2006 · 7,674 vehicles affected · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Fix: 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.
2005 Audi A8 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Audi A8 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 73,000 miles · reported Jun 26, 2014
Adaptive module j428 failed and brakes seized while vehicle was in motion.. Audi customer service said that since they could not find a recall and the vehicle was nine years old they thought it was not their problem. I think the problem could have e resulted in a serious accident at high speeds and could have killed me. I paid for the repair but told them they should check into the problem because of the safety issue but did not receive a positive response. I feel the problem should be researched and I would like feed back on any information that would result from the research.
Equipment · at 27,813 miles · reported Jan 22, 2010
My 2005 audi a8l contains a defect which allows the driver's floor mat to pop off it's restraining/locating pegs enabling the mat to move forward and push and hold the accelerator pedal down, resulting runaway acceleration, this seems to be a problem similar to what toyota owners have experienced and for which toyota has instituted a large recall. This situation has occurred at least seven times to three separate drivers over the past two years. At the first occurrence to each me and my wife, we were able to control the acceleration with the brake to buy sufficient time to gather our wits and…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 16, 2007
The contact owns a 2005 audi a8. While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated the contact heard a bell sound and the cruise control failed. The vehicle decelerated, but did not shut off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer approximately ten times, but the cause of failure could not be determined. The dealer stated that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 23,800, and failure mileage was 10,000. Update 05/04/07
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jan 9, 2007
Owner was driving the audi home when he smelled something burning. He pulled over and observed a fire in the engine compartment. Fire burned with greatest intensity in lower left rear of engine compartment, from location of left side catalytic converter. Spark plugs removed from engine showed overfueling problem in #6 and #8 cylinders on left bank, causing catalytic converter to overheat and start the fire.
Structure · at 12,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH and preparing to stop at a traffic light, the steering wheel locked, the emergency brake engaged and the warning lights on the dash illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be maneuvered off the road and was towed to the dealer, who determined the entire computer system failed. The failure was due to liquid which spilled in the back seat, ran down into the seat, and came into contact with the tire pressure monitoring control module. The dealer replaced the tire pressure monitoring control module, steering wheel and lock. Updated 10/25/2006 -
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Audi A8: 06V-324 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Audi A8?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (3 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.