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2001 AUDI A8

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #08V397000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The automatic transmission in your Audi A8 has a part called the locking cable that keeps the gearshift from moving out of 'park' unless you're in the driver's seat and the key is turned to the 'on' position. Over time, this cable can move out of position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the locking cable fails, you could accidentally shift out of 'park' and the vehicle could roll away, causing an unexpected crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a small adjustment to the locking cable to keep it in place, ensuring the gearshift stays secure. This repair is free, and you should contact Audi to schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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Critical #01V259000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
What Happened
The part that seals your fuel tank is called the filler neck cap. In some cases, it might not close properly, letting fuel vapors escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the leak detection system will kick in and turn on the warning light on your dashboard. This isn't a safety issue, but it could cause the light to stay on and indicate a problem.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty filler neck and expansion tank assembly at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and if it's not done within a reasonable time, contact Audi at 1-866-892-2834.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. A "BLIND COVER" AT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING FUEL VAPOR TO ESCAPE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE WILL BE REDUCED, WHICH WILL ACTIVATE THE LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM AND ALERT THE DRIVER OF A SYSTEM'S FAULT INDICATED BY AN INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER NECK/EXPANSION TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.
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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other AUDI A8 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2000
2 recalls

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