2016 AUDI A8 RECALLS

A8 Long (D4,4H facelift 2013) generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Audi from 2013 to 2017 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5897 lbs with 1323 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

A8 3.0 TDI V6 (262 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 3.0 TDI V6 ultra (262 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 3.0 TFSI V6 (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (435 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 4.2 TDI V8 clean diesel (385 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 3.0 TDI V6 (262 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 3.0 TFSI V6 (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 4.0 TFSI V8 (435 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 4.2 BiTDI V6 clean diesel (385 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A8 6.3 FSI W12 (500 Hp) quattro Tiptronic

Features & Specs

5
seats

15-33 mpg city
27-49 mpg hwy

AWD
drivetrain

262-500
horsepower

Reported Problems

6 Total Safety Recalls Found

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Total cars affected: 74881
NHTSA campaign: 19V035000
Date of the problem: 16/01/2019

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Total cars affected: 12964
NHTSA campaign: 20V397000
Date of the problem: 07/07/2020

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Total cars affected: 8985
NHTSA campaign: 19V057000
Date of the problem: 28/01/2019

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 2
Rapex alert: A12/0382/19
Date of the problem: 08/03/2019

In certain vehicles, fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: Fire
Rapex alert: A12/01262/20
Date of the problem: //20200925

The wire coil profile used in the radiator tank seal may be deformed due to the very variable temperatures within the engine compartment.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/0333/17
Date of the problem: 24/03/2017

Differences in the mixture ratio for the initiating devices for the airbags or seat-belt pre-tensioners could lead to the airbags or seat-belt pre-tensioners not activating in the event of an accident.

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