NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Audi A8
The 2012 Audi A8 has 1 NHTSA recall and 11 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Audi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Audi A8, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #16V619000Reported August 24, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Safety consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.