2005 Audi A8 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,406miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Audi A8, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,406 miles.
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.
“Adaptive module j428 failed and brakes seized while vehicle was in motion.. Audi customer service said that since they could not find a recall and the vehicle was nine years old they thought it was not their problem. I think the problem could have e resulted in a serious accident at high speeds and could have killed me. I paid for the repair but told them they should check into the problem because of the safety issue but did not receive a positive response. I feel the problem should be researched and I would like feed back on any information that would result from the research.”
NHTSA complaint #10606131, filed 2014-06, 73,000 miles“My 2005 Audi a8l contains a defect which allows the driver's floor mat to pop off it's restraining/locating pegs enabling the mat to move forward and push and hold the accelerator pedal down, resulting runaway acceleration, this seems to be a problem similar to what toyota owners have experienced and for which toyota has instituted a large recall. This situation has occurred at least seven times to three separate drivers over the past two years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10301865, filed 2010-01, 27,813 milesRelated 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.
- 10185155Dec 18, 2020This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- 10181059Oct 5, 2020This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- 10180155Sep 24, 2020Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- 10178548Aug 10, 2020Recall Reminder Part Labels
- 10176408Jun 9, 2020This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
- 10176069May 28, 2020This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
- 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.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Audi A8
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Audi A8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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