2012 Audi A8 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A8. The most-reported areas: Engine (4), Air Bags (2), Unknown Or Other (2).
Key takeaways
- 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 36% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 18% |
| Steering | 2 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% |
| Seats | 1 | 9% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A8 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2021-06-10
Check Engine ON. Diagnosed as cam shaft timing chain failure
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2020-06-23
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE INITIAL STARTUP. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND HAS NOT BEEN MOVED. CODED ERROR IS DRIVER HEAD CURTAIN IGNITER SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. *TR
Engine - filed 2019-08-19
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A8. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V619000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY FLETCHER JONES AUDI (1523 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642, (312) 628-4300). TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SPORADI...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.