Equipment Problems of Audi A8

Audi A8 owners have reported 25 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mechanical jack (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Audi A8


Recently reported Equipment problems of Audi A8

The Equipment problem

The sunroof on my 2019 Audi A8 spontaneously exploded around 445 pm on Friday, April 7, 2023. The car was traveling around 55 mph and the sunroof just exploded out. The sunscreen was closed at the time. It was not hit by a rock or a tree limb or any other item. It just exploded.   Read details...

The Mechanical Jack problem

Tire jack supplied by Audi USA for the Audi A8 is very dangerous. It is manufactured out of cheap aluminum and is not rugged enough to lift the car even on flat pavement. The jack bent under the weight of the car and has the potential to hurt someone.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Adaptive module j428 failed and brakes seized while vehicle was in motion. . Audi customer service said that since they could not find a recall and the vehicle was nine years old they thought it was not thier problem.   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

The navigation system continuously displays a location where I am not located. This has occurred many, many times. It can occur randomly or at startup. This has been an issue for which I have taken the vehicle to my local Audi but they have been unable to identify the issue, although they have said   Read details...




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