Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2012 Audi A8.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
Front seat passenger airbag repeatedly deactivates regardless of 115 pound adult sitting properly in the seat. Same issue happened with the A8 loaner vehicle provided while this car was being serviced. Audi tries to explain it "as designed" suggesting that the airbag would harm the passenger.