Worst 2012 Audi A8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi A8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Audi A8
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~9,067 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
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2012 Audi A8 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Audi A8 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Audi A8?
Does the 2012 Audi A8 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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