2010 Audi A8 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2010 Audi A8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your A8?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 Audi A8 recalls

Coolant leak can stall engine and raise crash risk

Recall 16V619Aug 24, 20169,067 vehicles affected

Certain 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles built between May 15, 2010, and May 14, 2012, may have a coolant valve that leaks.

Most common 2010 Audi A8 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility1

What owners report

2010-04-17, Visibility
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY COMPLAINT COVERS ALL RADAR BASED BLIND SPOT MONITORING DEVICES. THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO HAS PERSONALLY OCCURRED TO ME TWICE WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. I WAS ONE IN A LINE OF VEHICLES DRIVING ON A CLEAR HIGHWAY WHEN AN AUDI WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING ENTERED THE HIGHWAY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE LINE OF VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF THE LOW POWER OF ITS BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM'S RADAR COUPLED WITH THE EFFECTS OF THE INVERSE SQUARE LAW OF PHYSICS, THE RADAR DETECTOR EQUIPPED DRIVER CLOSEST TO THE AUDI THOUGHT THEY WERE BEING MONITORED BY INSTANT ON POLICE RADAR AND JAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, CAUSING PANIC STOPP

2010 Audi A8 questions

Does the 2010 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2010 Audi A8: Coolant leak can stall engine and raise crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A8?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Audi A8 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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