2006 Audi A8 Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Audi A8, affecting airbags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Audi dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Nov 30, 2006
- Owner complaints
- 6
All 2006 Audi A8 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 06V454000Nov 30, 2006Airbags5,902 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
Risk: If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
- NHTSA 05V522000Nov 16, 2005Airbags1,530 vehicles
Air bags
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
Risk: If 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 properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A8 have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Audi A8, covering airbags.
- Are 2006 Audi A8 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2006 Audi A8?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 06V454000, reported Nov 30, 2006, concerning the airbags.