2004 Audi A8 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Audi A8, 5% of the 20 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.
“I own a 2004 Audi A8 quatro, this morning the car accelerated on it's own. The driver seat, steering wheel, and the car suspension adjusted automatically while I was driving it and it went from 40mph to 150+ without me having my foot on the accelerator. For a minute I thought I was going to die. I slowly starting pressing on the brake pedal hoping the car would not flip. It took about 2 to 3 minutes for me to slow down the car. I put the emergency brake and turned it off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379393, filed 2011-01Related service bulletins
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- 10175370May 13, 2020This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
- 10184530Apr 16, 2020This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- 10169118Dec 6, 2019Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad…
- 10169098Dec 4, 2019New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- 10165539Sep 30, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
- 10165536Sep 30, 2019Body components - Examples of customer misuse
- 10164518Aug 28, 2019This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10163501Jul 22, 2019This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Audi A8
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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