- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.
- The risk
- Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Audi A8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Audi A8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2006 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
2004 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 2004 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 years2004 Audi A8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Audi A8 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 189 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Avant | 189 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 189 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 35 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 Avant | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 29 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 Avant | 29 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi TT | 25 | 2 | F | 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 2004 Audi A8
Does the 2004 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Audi A8: frontal (August 2006). 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 2004 Audi A8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 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 2004 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