There have been 4 safety recalls for the Audi V8. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi V8.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Audi 100, 1990 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 100, 1992 Audi 100, 1993 Audi 100, 1989 Audi 200, 1990 Audi 200, 1991 Audi 200, 1992 Audi 200, 1993 Audi 200, 1989 Audi 80, 1990 Audi 80, 1991 Audi 80, 1992 Audi 80, 1993 Audi 80, 1989 Audi 90, 1990 Audi 90, 1991 Audi 90, 1992 Audi 90, 1993 Audi 90, 1989 Audi Coupe, 1990 Audi Coupe, 1991 Audi Coupe, 1992 Audi Coupe, 1993 Audi Coupe, 1989 Audi S4, 1990 Audi S4, 1991 Audi S4, 1992 Audi S4, 1993 Audi S4, 1989 Audi V8, 1990 Audi V8, 1991 Audi V8, 1992 Audi V8, 1993 Audi V8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some air bag sensors do not comply with Audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A binding control rod can impede the return of the throttle plate to its full idle position.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Audi V8, 1991 Audi V8 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: A bushing which guides the cruise control rod can, over time, deteriorate and cause the control rod to bind. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrect use can result in the jack collapsing, withinjury to individuals under or near vehicle during collapse.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Audi 100, 1990 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 100, 1989 Audi 200, 1990 Audi 200, 1991 Audi 200, 1989 Audi V8, 1990 Audi V8, 1991 Audi V8 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Recall Summary: Instruction label in the trunk of vehicle is incorrect for the jack supplied with the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could result in the amplifier overheating and a potential fire risk.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Audi 100, 1992 Audi 100, 1991 Audi 200, 1992 Audi 200, 1991 Audi V8, 1992 Audi V8 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10, 2001 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 4,300 |
| Oct. 6, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 54,800 |
| May. 10, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,100 |
| Apr. 2, 1991 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 20,800 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Audi V8 | 1 |
| 1992 Audi V8 | 2 |
| 1991 Audi V8 | 4 |
| 1990 Audi V8 | 3 |
| 1989 Audi V8 | 2 |