2001 Audi A8 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Audi A8, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states the accelerator pedal got stuck while driving, increasing the speed to 100mph. The consumer was able to turn the ignition off to stop due to no brake response. Vehicle is a 2001 Audi A8 quattro dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8014692, filed 2002-07“The consumer experienced an inconsistency with acceleration when making right hand turns. The consumer stated that when he drives the vehicle it feels like he is starting off in third gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10097168, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10052307May 29, 2013Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 25% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 25% |
| 2006 | 3 | 50% |
| 2005 | 3 | 50% |
| 2004 | 5 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 33% |
| 1997 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A8
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology