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2000 Audi A8 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 14, 200808V397000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V397000
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| Aug 15, 200101V259000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblySHOULD 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 01V259000
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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 38 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 25 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 13 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 13 |
| Seats | 1 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 13 |
| Suspension | 1 | 13 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“I'm having the same problem covered under recall 01v259000 for year 2000 audi a8s, but I'm told my car is "outside the build date" covered.”
- Seats
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 audi a8. The contact stated that the passenger side seat heater caught fire while he was in the vehicle. He turned off the heat switch and the fire extinguished.”
- Electrical system
“1. Purchased a 2000 audi a6 2.7t. 2. The auto check system in the instrument cluster does not work especially when warm. The lcd ribbon cable looses contact and doesn't display the information it should.”
Other Audi A8 model years
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2000 Audi A8 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Audi A8 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Audi A8. The most recent, 08V397000 (reported August 14, 2008), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Audi A8?
Tires is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Audi A8?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.
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