2005 Audi A8 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Audi A8. Each is fixed free of charge by a Audi dealer.

Key takeaways

  • 1 NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2005 Audi A8.
  • Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, with no expiry for safety recalls.
  • Confirm with your VIN - a model-year recall may not include your car.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Campaign 06V324000 · 2006-08-31

Defect: 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.

VW RECALL NO. JQ. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Check your VIN at NHTSA

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Other A8 years

Recall records are published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and shown here as received. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, so the definitive check is your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.