- 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.
Engine & cooling
2012 Audi A8 Engine problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2012 Audi A8's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 36% of all its complaints, most recently on June 10, 2021. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2012 Audi A8
Engine complaints
Check Engine ON. Diagnosed as cam shaft timing chain failure
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a8. The contact's vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v619000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall repair was performed by fletcher jones audi (1523 w north ave, chicago, il 60642, (312) 628-4300). Two years after the repair was performed, the vehicle experienced sporadic engine leaks that caused the engine to shut off without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a8. While driving 45 mph, the electronic power control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted after 25 minutes and towed to audi nashville (located at 1576 mallory ln, brentwood, tn 37027, (855) 574-8043). The technician could not duplicate the failure, but informed the contact that a loose connection was found on the fuel pump control module. The...
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vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 83,998. *Js
I've recently had to replace both high pressure fuel pumps and cam followers at cost to myself even though audi extended the warranty due to premature failures on several audis. Apparently my vin wasn't in the list . I tried calling aoa for any assistance but was told because I only own one(apparently brand loyalty means buying 2 at a time) and I bought it from an independent dealer there was nothing they could do. I get all my work done at the local audi dealer. Since then I have also had to replace my windshield...
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due to the seals failing and leaving me with a water fall in my car(i seen several people affected in forums). Not to mention the short in my mmi screen and tail light(some of the leds are out and the extended warranty I had refused to cover) that needs to be fixed but has to be put on hold due to my thermostat failing. I only have 113,950 miles and have been getting regular service. I have had many cars over the years and never had this many problems. Between the problems I'm having and the comments made by audi of america this may be my first and last audi.
Audi A8 engine complaints by year
A8 engine problems, every yearSource: 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