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2006 Audi A8 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 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 |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 30, 200606V454000 | Air bags: frontalIF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V454000
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| Nov 16, 200505V522000 | Air bagsIF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL… DetailsHide details for campaign 05V522000
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 33 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 17 |
| Structure | 1 | 17 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 17 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 17 |
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
- Electrical system
“The headlight warning light came on. The headlight on left had gone out. Opening the headlight assembly ( a 2,000 to 6000 dollar part) there are about 20 wires inside the assembly, every wire was partially bare, the…”
- Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi a8. The contact stated that the front driver side door closing mechanism failed and caused the door to inadvertently attempt to close while the driver was exiting the vehicle.”
- Electrical system
“My vehicle encountered electrical damage due to water in footwells of the car. This obviously is a common problem I was not aware of before purchasing the vehicle. *tr”
Other Audi A8 model years
- 20091 recall5 complaints
- 20081 recall8 complaints
- 20072 recalls4 complaints
- 20062 recalls6 complaints
- 20051 recall6 complaints
- 20041 recall20 complaints
- 20031 recall3 complaints
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2006 Audi A8 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A8 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Audi A8. The most recent, 06V454000 (reported November 30, 2006), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Audi A8 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Audi A8?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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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