Audi A8 1996
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 1996 AUDI A8 produced?
- The 1996 AUDI A8 is produced in Ingolstadt, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1996 AUDI A8?
- There are 5 recall(s) for the 1996 AUDI A8, additional information is below.
Recall 77547 [USA]: This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
Recall 12941 [USA]: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Recall R/1997/075 [UK]: Unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag
Recall R/1996/049 [UK]: Loss of tyre pressure
Recall 1997176 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 44134620103345 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- 44145520103346 - WHEELS: Tightening wheel bolts
- Update91i8 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Google maps street view (nvlw))
- AUD4927ENG - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Due to new minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of b5 or less may not be available in the state of minnesota.
- Edition42 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Audi elsa newsletter
- SM562013 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Seat belt
- Edition92 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 134120253033 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- 133520253032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants.
- SM 44-2017 EN - EQUIPMENT: This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- ATE-17-05 - EQUIPMENT: Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
- A441662 2010334- - WHEELS: This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- A941791 2012749- - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
- 2013_06_ATU Audi - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This document contains information on the audi side assist update.
- SB-01-15-29 - ENGINE (PWS): Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model al
- TSB-44-13-46 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Mode
- TSB-94-07-15 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. Condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens,
- TSB-44-08-14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included. *pe
- 2012749-2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe
- 0715 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. *nj
- 20056243 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb
- 042804 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: Service action to inspect lower control arm seals. *tt
- 980163 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: Replacing damaged clips for front bumper. *yc
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 19990330 |
The front rotors on the 1998 audi a8 warp after very short usage. We have complained to the dealer and they have resurfaced the rotors, and the problem quickly re-occurs. This causes mild to severe steering wheel oscillation under moderate braking, causing the driver to lift up on brakes. Audi dealer, and manufacturer should replace components with adequate disc such that there is no reoccurrence. Can cause extended stopping distances and steering errors. *ak