Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Audi A8 has 1 recall, 6 complaints.
1
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06V324000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 THER...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | ADAPTIVE MODULE J428 FAILED AND BRAKES SEIZED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.. AUDI CUSTOMER SERVICE S... |
| Jul 28, 2007 | EQUIPMENT | MY 2005 AUDI A8L CONTAINS A DEFECT WHICH ALLOWS THE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT TO POP OFF IT'S RESTRAINING/L... |
| Oct 7, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OWNER WAS DRIVING THE AUDI HOME WHEN HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. HE PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED A FIR... |
| Sep 9, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND PREPARING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING ... |
| Mar 20, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. ... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 AUDI A8. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED THE CONT... |