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2011 Audi A8 recalls and problems

The 2011 Audi A8 has 1 safety recall and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
15
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Audi A8 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 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.

2011 Audi A8 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine10
Electrical System4
Unknown or Other3
Suspension3
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 82,000 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 2011 Audi A8 complaints

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

Engine · reported Sep 21, 2025
The coolant is leaking out and onto engine. My safety was at Risk due to the car overheating and smoking. This is a on going problem that many AUDI’s had a recall for except mines. Yes the vehicle was inspected and the warning that came up was “coolant level low turn off engine”
Electrical System · reported Dec 4, 2023
ECU starting to malfunction as a coolant leak valve is leaking into it. There is a recall for these models but not for my specific car but I do believe my car is affected because my car has a coolant leak that I personally can’t find and my car was just worked on by Audi Indianapolis and they did not see any coolant leaks either. It was mentioned to me by another Audi A8 owner and it’s making sense to me as the way everything began to fail on my car until I detached the battery and attached it back it worked fine but sometimes the ECU will begin to fail for Adaptive Cruise Control…
Suspension · reported Jan 12, 2022
Audi a8 has been using large amount of coolant. However, its not running out the car. Yet im steady buying coolant because its saying its low. And when I go to put the coolant in my car it is low. So where is the coolant going? In trying to figure out where my coolant was going or why was it calling for so much I did some audi research on my vehicle and saw that it had a prior recall. I purchased this car over a year ago and the dealership didnt alert me of any recalls. I dont think my recall was fixed. Also theres been a lound noise on my suspension in the front of my vehicle on the right. I…
Engine · at 67,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 AUDI A8. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the camshaft and timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Structure · at 96,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2020
Rust, corrosion that may detach from body or frame components or other structual components that may present a safety hazard.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 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 2011 Audi A8?

Owners report engine problems most often (10 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 82,000 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.