2001 Audi A8 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 172,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Audi A8, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“A8l [quattro, all wheel drive] in early december of 2018, I ordered 4 tires from walmart online for my 2001 Audi . They were 245/45/18 supermax 100v tm-1. The tire size was exactly as recommended on the b-pillar and exactly the same size as the tires that were on the car when these new tires were ordered. The online ad for the tires specifically stated ask us to install [the tires]. I had them shipped to the walmart on quebec and e-470 in englewood, colorado. When they arrived, ted the assistant tire department manager, refused to mount them and refused to sell me road hazard insurance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11187242, filed 2019-03, 172,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128009Oct 19, 2016This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10250950Oct 21, 2014Tightening wheel bolts
- 10124751Oct 12, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10251027Dec 9, 2013Tightening wheel bolts
- 10121408Dec 9, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact…
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A8
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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