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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Electrical
2016-08-22 · campaign 2016-409 · 452 vehicles
On certain vehicles, engine coolant could leak through a coolant valve connection. This could cause coolant to migrate into the engine control module, potentially resulting in an electrical short and an engine stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the coolant valve, inspect for coolant migration and repair as necessary.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A8. Among 25 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 4 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Audi A8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Audi A8 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Audi A8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A8 4.2 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A8 L 4.2 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A8 L 6.3 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
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