- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Audi A8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2000 Audi A8 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2008 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 1999 has 12 and the 2001 has 17.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical A8 year, for its age
#216 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Audi A8 problems
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2000 Audi A8 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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8 complaints about the 2000 Audi A8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I'm having the same problem covered under recall 01v259000 for year 2000 audi a8s, but I'm told my car is "outside the build date" covered. I have a large fuel vapor leak at the fuel filler neck / expansion tank, which was the subject of the recall, but I called audi and they are denying coverage of my car. I cannot smog the car without this being fixed, and the car is leaking fuel vapors into the atmosphere, causing pollution, and risking a possible fire. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 audi a8. The contact stated that the passenger side seat heater caught fire while he was in the vehicle. He turned off the heat switch and the fire extinguished. Through the internet, he discovered more issues regarding the same failure. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 111,000.
1. Purchased a 2000 audi a6 2.7T. 2. The auto check system in the instrument cluster does not work especially when warm. The lcd ribbon cable looses contact and doesn't display the information it should. Critical safety information is no longer displayed. 3. Was quoted obscene amounts by audi dealers to replace entire instrument cluster. $250 For a used cluster that would need the odometer adjusted for an additional fee. *Tr
On 2 separate occasions, the front passenger side and the rear driver side tire went flat. This was caused by a beading problem being to close to the rims which didn't allow the tire to whole air. The tires were replaced, however the problem recurred. *Ak *sc *jb
I've had one tire bubble and two tire blowouts with these tires! Both events occured during normal city driving.( Dot number: unknown tire size: 225/45rz17 )
Although this dealer has had no complaints of this type in 2 years of production, reading audiworld.Com and searching for dv brings up hundreds of discussions
I am reporting a safety problem, not an accident or a parts failure. The car came equipped with high performance tires. They are bridgestone potenza steel belted radials no 225/45 r17. On any snow the car becomes unstable. It will not climb even the slightest grade. Stopping is problematical; it slides every which way. I called audi of north america and was told the correction is to buy snow tires. I was given a number of a dunlop tire to fit my rims. It is called a winter sport and costs $750.00 For four...
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tires. It is inconceivable to me that a car is sold in the midwest with the only method of controlling winter driving is to buy an additional set of tires. I could understand someone wanting better traction in the winter doing so, but not just to be able to drive the car on slippery roads. *Ak
Audi is adding electronic stability program in addition to the items provided in the voluntary recall commencing week 18 for tt models but will not address same in vehicles produced prior to that time in same model year. Creates an unfair safety advantage for those vehicles produced after that time and may also affect insurance rates, resale value, safety issues real or perceived. No safety issue mentioned in summary. *Ak
Audi A8: every year compared
All A8 years2000 Audi A8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Audi A8 | 8 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 148 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Audi S4 | 143 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 96 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Audi TT | 73 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Audi Quattro | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Audi Cabriolet | 1 | 0 | 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 2000 Audi A8
Does the 2000 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Audi A8: automatic transmission (August 2008); filler pipe and cap (August 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), fuel system (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Audi A8 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 28, 2000 and the latest on October 21, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Audi A8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2000 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