- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
- The risk
- Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Audi A8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Audi A8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1997 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Audi A8 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1995 Audi A8 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi A8: every year compared
All A8 years1995 Audi A8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Audi A8 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1995 Audi S6 | 20 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 18 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Audi 90 | 18 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Audi Cabriolet | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Audi Quattro | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Audi S4 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Audi A4 | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Audi A8
Does the 1995 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Audi A8: frontal (October 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Audi A8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Audi A8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi A8 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A8 years have the most complaints?
2013 (50), 2015 (32), 2014 (18). See every Audi A8 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Audi A8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data