A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind.
Acceleration & cruise control
Audi V8 Acceleration problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi V8's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Acceleration recalls
Latest V8 acceleration complaints
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
Cruise control was engaged, automatically disengaed, hit resume, vehicle went into open throttle position and would not release, applied the brakes real hard to stop vehicle.*Ak mechanic disengaged cruise control rod and informed consumer there was a recall 96v084, consumer is angry that he never received recall notice. *Slc
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