Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrolytic capacitor contained in the amplifier for each rear speaker could leak an electrolyte, which may in time and in the presence of humidity, cause an unwanted conductive path.
1989-1993 · 5 model years
Audi V8 Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Audi V8 across 5 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1990 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (8). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
V8 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common V8 problems
Audi V8 recalls 4
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle.
Latest V8 complaints
Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. Noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. According to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 And 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire. Audi is not extending the same repair to my car because it is not within the scope of the recall, although the systems are the same as are the problems
The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.
While driving 65mph, vehicle suddenly hesitated and then surged forward. Had tried to disengage accelerator pedal. It was stuck. Then pressed on brakes to slow vehicle dow; nothing happened. Had maintained control of vehicle. Finally able to pull over to a rest area and shut vehicle down. Contacted a dealership and had vehicle towed. Mechanic checked vehicle and found the accelerator pedal was stuck, and throttle was open. Contacted manufacturer and stated vehicle was on recall but no notice was ever received regarding accelerator pedal problem. Recall campaign #96v084000.*Ak
The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v-324 due to the vin, the consumer feels the vehicle is subject to the same risk of failure and fire.
While driving driver's side air bag deployed without being in an accident. *Ak
Nhtsa already has a defect noted as #01v324000 - this notice is to advise the condition exists on 1990 models not just the 1991 as listed in the nhtsa report. My speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. Please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.*Ak
Questions about the Audi V8
Which Audi V8 years have the most problems?
Which Audi V8 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1993 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other V8 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Audi V8 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), equipment & accessories (3), acceleration & cruise control (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi V8 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Audi V8 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data