2010 Audi A8 recalls and problems

The 2010 Audi A8 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Audi A8 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Audi A8 recalls

Recall 16V-619: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 24, 2016 · 9,067 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

2010 Audi A8 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility1

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 2010 Audi A8 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · reported Apr 17, 2010
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6) my complaint covers all radar based blind spot monitoring devices. The following scenario has personally occurred to me twice within the last month. I was one in a line of vehicles driving on a clear highway when an audi with blind spot monitoring entered the highway directly in front of the line of vehicles. Because of the low power of its blind spot monitoring system's radar coupled with the effects of the inverse square law of physics, the radar detector equipped driver closest to the audi thought…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Audi A8: 16V-619 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi A8?

Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports).

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.