Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5...
Suspension
Audi A8 Suspension problems by year
11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi A8's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.
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So I purchased a vehicle from wright drive in El Paso, Texas. I was driving home back to Alamogordo which is 90 miles away, maybe 80 I realized there was no adaptive cruise control. So I messaged dealership. They told me that there was nothing they could do. It's not a safety issue. I got the vehicle home the next day. I found out the whole front suspension was bad. I kept hearing a noise when I would drive over bumps and it was really loud. I contacted the dealership, told them that the suspension was bad. They...
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told me to take it to Audi to have them look at it. It came out to like $8,000 worth of repairs. They told me they would not pay that and I could return the vehicle for a full refund. I told them okay. I would be there in 3 days because I was working. They said that was fine. I get there 3 days later they told me that was no longer an option. So I got stuck with the car that needed $8,000 worth of repairs and then another four for more suspension parts. New breaks the 3,000 to fix the adaptive cruise control. I understand the adaptive cruise control is not really a big deal but the fact that they lied about me being able to return the vehicle and now I'm stuck with the vehicle thing that I've paid more fixing a suspension then the car is even worth. I'm a single father with two kids. I cannot afford to keep paying for a car that they should have taken back to begin with because it's illegal to sell a vehicle that has saved the issues
1. OeM audi windshield started leaking water inside the vehicle. Thia is very unsafe when driving thru rain as water pours down the inside of the glass. 2. Uneven and creaky suspension. Vehivle pulls on side where suspension is not leveling thw vehicle out. 3. Followed all processes in changing brake pads, toros, sensors etc. Brake light doesnt go away after replacing all brake components and resetting brake warning light. Very uneasy feeling driving around qithtbhe light on as unsure as to brakes would spontaneously fail.
Audi a8 has been using large amount of coolant. However, its not running out the car. Yet im steady buying coolant because its saying its low. And when I go to put the coolant in my car it is low. So where is the coolant going? In trying to figure out where my coolant was going or why was it calling for so much I did some audi research on my vehicle and saw that it had a prior recall. I purchased this car over a year ago and the dealership didnt alert me of any recalls. I dont think my recall was fixed. Also theres...
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been a lound noise on my suspension in the front of my vehicle on the right. I see audi had many complaints on this issue. The car with arrows for my suspension stays on. Took to dealership to get it diagnosed. They cut the lights off from the dash but the check engine light is still on. According to the forums ive read these issues on my audi are serious safety issues. There were no warning prior to the failures. I am really afraid to drive my vehicle because I dont knnow what or when if it will stall out on me in traffic or worse.
SUSPENSION FAILS DURING DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.
Smelling of engine coolant. After driving for an hour, you can see steam coming from the hood but no leak.
I was hearing a thumping noise coming from the front of my car every time I braked and came to a stop. I also noticed that the car leaned forward heavily when I braked and knew this was not normal. I also noticed a vibration on my steering when when traveling at around 40-50 mph. I took the car (2011 audi 8l) to my local audi who first said the car was fine and nothing was wrong with it. The issue continued. I took the car back to my local audi dealer and asked to take the mechanic on a ride with me so I could...
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point out what I was hearing and noticing. The audi mechanic then said that he too noticed it and it seems to him like it was the control arms and bushings but had to fully diagnose the vehicle back at the shop, which he did. My local audi then came back and said that my lower left control control arm had to be replaced. I had them replace it, but the problem was not resolved. I took the vehicle back and they said that now my left upper control arm had to be replace, which I did. The problem was solved. A few months later I hear the same noise. I take the vehicle back to my local audi and they said that my right control arms had to be replaced, which I did. The issue was resolved. A few months go by and I hear the same noises and notice that the car is again dipping heavily in the front. I take the vehicle back to my local audi and they say that my control arms on the left side are again bad; they were replaced again. Now, about one year later I am noticing the same noise and vibrations on my steering wheel. This is a huge safety issue. I have noticed on many audi forums that many audi a8 owners are experiencing the same issues.
Control arm bushings subject to premature failure requiring frequent replacement. This results in extreme vibration and erratic handing during braking. Upper control arms were replace while under warranty but others soon failed once vehicle was out of warranty.
Rear drivers coil spring failed, broke in half causing suspension to fail and damage rim/tire. Serious condition if driving at highway speeds. No warning of the failure prior. *Tr
1999 Audi a8 continues to erode the inside circumference of the rear tires, approx 1/32nd per 20 days, have placed 4 tires on it and the dealer has played with the alignment to attempt to correct. This has not correct the problem. *Jb
Consumer states that the transmission failed and was replaced, however the new transmission does not work properly, consumer states that the transmissions are clearly flawed, the faulty transmission also caused the abs and brake lights to illuminate. *Slc. Consumer states a front and rear wheel alignment was performed.*Jb
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
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