Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Audi A8 has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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. ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant is leaking out and onto engine. My safety was at Risk due to the car overheating and smo... |
| Jun 10, 2019 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 AUDI A8. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illumina... |
| Feb 3, 2019 | ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL COOLANT FAILER AND MOTOR |
| Jun 16, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI A8. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABL... |
| Aug 28, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 AUDI A8. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING... |
| Feb 25, 2016 | ENGINE | I WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE ... |