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2003 Audi A8 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 25 |
| Suspension | 1 | 13 |
| Steering | 1 | 13 |
| Tires | 1 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 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
- Suspension
“Rear drivers coil spring failed, broke in half causing suspension to fail and damage rim/tire. Serious condition if driving at highway speeds. No warning of the failure prior. *tr”
- Power train
“The car has had problems with: cv joints, control arms and needed a new transmission. Now there is a recall on the transmission cable. *tr”
- Power train
“A hard turn and quick acceleration to avoid an accident lead to power failure to the wheels, and the check engine light came on.”
Other Audi A8 model years
- 20072 recalls4 complaints
- 20062 recalls6 complaints
- 20051 recall6 complaints
- 20041 recall20 complaints
- 20031 recall3 complaints
- 20012 recalls6 complaints
- 20002 recalls3 complaints
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- 2008 A51 recall5 complaints
- 2012 A75 recalls30 complaints
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2003 Audi A8 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Audi A8 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 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 2003 Audi A8?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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