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2012 audi a8 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
11
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2012 audi a8 Safety Recalls (1)

16V61900024/08/2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

Remedy: 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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 audi a8

ENGINE
2
STEERING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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