CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Audi A8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (10 reports).
2011 Audi A8 recalls
Coolant leak can stall engine and raise crash risk
Certain 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles built between May 15, 2010, and May 14, 2012, may have a coolant valve that leaks.
Most common 2011 Audi A8 problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The coolant is leaking out and onto engine. My safety was at Risk due to the car overheating and smoking. This is a on going problem that many AUDIâs had a recall for except mines. Yes the vehicle was inspected and the warning that came up was âcoolant level low turn off engineâ
ECU starting to malfunction as a coolant leak valve is leaking into it. There is a recall for these models but not for my specific car but I do believe my car is affected because my car has a coolant leak that I personally canât find and my car was just worked on by Audi Indianapolis and they did not see any coolant leaks either. It was mentioned to me by another Audi A8 owner and itâs making sense to me as the way everything began to fail on my car until I detached the battery and attached it back it worked fine but sometimes the ECU will begin to fail for Adaptive Cruise Control randomly, then it will work again. These are symptoms of coolant leaking and affecting the ECU, and I canâ
AUDI A8 HAS BEEN USING LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT. HOWEVER, ITS NOT RUNNING OUT THE CAR. YET IM STEADY BUYING COOLANT BECAUSE ITS SAYING ITS LOW. AND WHEN I GO TO PUT THE COOLANT IN MY CAR IT IS LOW. SO WHERE IS THE COOLANT GOING? IN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE MY COOLANT WAS GOING OR WHY WAS IT CALLING FOR SO MUCH I DID SOME AUDI RESEARCH ON MY VEHICLE AND SAW THAT IT HAD A PRIOR RECALL. I PURCHASED THIS CAR OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALERSHIP DIDNT ALERT ME OF ANY RECALLS. I DONT THINK MY RECALL WAS FIXED. ALSO THERES BEEN A LOUND NOISE ON MY SUSPENSION IN THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT. I SEE AUDI HAD MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. THE CAR WITH ARROWS FOR MY SUSPENSION STAYS ON. TOOK TO
The contact owns a 2011 AUDI A8. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the camshaft and timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
RUST, CORROSION THAT MAY DETACH FROM BODY OR FRAME COMPONENTS OR OTHER STRUCTUAL COMPONENTS THAT MAY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD.
2011 Audi A8 questions
Does the 2011 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 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 2011 Audi A8?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (10), Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.