Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Audi A8 has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITI...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A8. UPON TRYING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FOR... |
| Mar 27, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | THE PRESSURE PLATE IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY AS I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY. THE CLUTC... |
| Oct 28, 2005 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE AN 2001 AUDI A8L AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. THIS CAR WAS SOLD TO ME GUARANTEE... |
| Sep 23, 2004 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AN INCONSISTENCY WITH ACCELERATION WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. *JB THE C... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS UNPREDICTABLY PARTICULARLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THIS MODEL CAR IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED TO EXHIBIT UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION WHEN EQUIPED WITH THE AUTO... |