Audi A8 2001

• Recall 77552 [USA]: This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
  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 position over time. With the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the "park" position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock.
  dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
  volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2162 [USA]: Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
  dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2021/330 [UK]: Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age
  On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.
  the gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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• Recall 2008274 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, a locking cable may move out of position over time. With the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the park position even if key is not in the ignition. This could allow the vehicle to roll and strike a person , object or vehicle without warning, causing personal injury. Correction: dealers will modify the locking cable system.

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• Recall 2002101 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Certain vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape. Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light. Fuel vapors in the immediate vicinity of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

A8l [quattro, all wheel drive] in early december of 2018, i ordered 4 tires from walmart online for my 2001 audi . They were 245/45/18 supermax 100v tm-1. The tire size was exactly as recommended on the b-pillar and exactly the same size as the tires that were on the car when these new tires were ordered. The online ad for the tires specifically stated "ask us to install" [the tires]. I had them shipped to the walmart on quebec and e-470 in englewood, colorado. When they arrived, "ted" the assistant tire department manager, refused to mount them and refused to sell me road hazard insurance. I went to the manager "samantha" to complain, but she back up ted saying the company had a written policy not to install the tires or sell road hazard insurance for them. When i asked to see the policy she said that at the bottom of the written policy was specific language that it was not for the public to view. I had two of the tires put on by an independent tire company and the other two by another walmart who indicated they would install them but they would not provide road hazard insurance. Almost immediatly, one of the tires went flat while i was driving on a curvy road [hwy 74 between morrison and evergreen] and ruined the tire. I didn't see any nails or punctures in the tire. Pretty soon two more of the tires did the same thing when going around a corner. Finally, i was driving on i-70 at about 50 miles per hour by the chief hosa exit driving westbound. The roads were not snow packed but were icy. All of a sudden the right rear tire lost air, the car did a 360 and ended up in a slight ditch on the exit. It did $7000 plus damage to the front end. I believe either the sidewalls or the bead are faulty and when going on a curve, the bead separates from the wheel causing it to leak and then quickly deflate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a8. Upon trying to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to move forward and there was no response upon pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was able to be shifted into reverse, but not into drive. The contact stated that the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced which was causing the failure. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v397000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign id number: 01v259000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was to be further diagnosed by the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. Ma 10/1 updated 12/06/2017*cn

The consumer experienced an inconsistency with acceleration when making right hand turns. *jb the consumer stated that when he drives the vehicle it feels like he is starting off in third gear. *tc

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Consumer states the accelerator pedal got stuck while driving, increasing the speed to 100mph. The consumer was able to turn the ignition off to stop due to no brake response. Vehicle is a 2001 audi a8 quattro dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.*jb

2001 audi a8l gauge cluster problems**cc the consumer stated she had no way of knowing how much fuel was in the vehicle, the temperature or the vehicle speed, because of the faulty instrument cluster. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0411 [1] Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P1128 [1] Throttle Position Sensor In Range But Higher Than Expected
• P1130 [1] Throttle position sensor intermittent
• P1411 [1] DPFE Sensor Upstream Hose Off Or Plugged
• P1423 [1] Split Air #1 Circuit Malfunction