- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the amplifiers for the rear speaker assemblies. Owner notification began july 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Audi V8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1992 Audi V8 with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2001 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 1991 has 2 and the 1993 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical V8 year, for its age
#249 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Audi V8 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1992 Audi V8 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.
- The risk
- In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.
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1 complaints about the 1992 Audi V8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear speakers were smoking, and had a smoky odor in vehicle. Consumer had to disconnect speakers. There was recall# 01v324000 on this problem. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated this vehicle was not affected by recall due to vin.*Ak
Audi V8: every year compared
All V8 years1992 Audi V8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Audi V8 | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1992 Audi 100 | 23 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Audi S4 | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Audi 80 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Audi Audi | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1992 Audi V8
Does the 1992 Audi V8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Audi V8: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (October 2001); sensor / control module-inactive (October 1997). 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 1992 Audi V8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 Audi V8 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 2, 2001 and the latest on November 2, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Audi V8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Audi V8 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 V8 years have the most complaints?
1990 (8), 1991 (2), 1992 (1). See every Audi V8 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Audi V8 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