2012 Audi A8 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,124miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Audi A8, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,124 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.
“Power steering pump mechanical malfunction/ no power assist customer states steering wheel is stiff no power assit. Power steering pump malfunction pump assembly failed and power steering pump”
NHTSA complaint #11234264, filed 2019-07, 160,247 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036903Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10251660Mar 12, 2024This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- 10238233Jun 20, 2023This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- 10235354Apr 19, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10235336Apr 18, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10233489Mar 23, 2023This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A8
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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