- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Vehicle safety record
2010 Audi A8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Audi A8 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2016 for the engine. For comparison, the 2009 has 5 and the 2011 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A8 year, for its age
#373 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Audi A8 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2010 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2010 Audi A8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) my complaint covers all radar based blind spot monitoring devices. The following scenario has personally occurred to me twice within the last month. I was one in a line of vehicles driving on a clear highway when an audi with blind spot monitoring entered the highway directly in front of the line of vehicles. Because of the low power of its blind spot monitoring system's radar coupled with the effects of the inverse square...
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law of physics, the radar detector equipped driver closest to the audi thought they were being monitored by instant on police radar and jammed on their brakes, causing panic stopping by all of the vehicles behind them. Myself and several other vehicles were required to use the road's shoulder to avoid being rear-ended. I feel fairly confident that within the us there have been accidents caused by these devices, yet the accident will never be attributed to the device because the driver with the blind spot monitoring device will be oblivious to the chaos they caused behind them, and they'll ignorantly continue driving. These devices should immediately be disabled, and anyone that thinks these are a good idea should be reminded that they should turn their head and look over their shoulder before merging onto a highway, or changing lanes. Let's promote smarter, more aware drivers, and not smarter cars. [[redacted]] *tr
Audi A8: every year compared
All A8 years2010 Audi A8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Audi A8 | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2010 Audi Q5 | 101 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A4 | 64 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A4 Avant | 64 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A3 | 50 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 50 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A5 | 34 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 29 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 17 | 3 | B | 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 2010 Audi A8
Does the 2010 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Audi A8: engine (August 2016). 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 2010 Audi A8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2010 Audi A8 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 17, 2010 and the latest on April 17, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Audi A8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 88 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 2010 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