2019 Audi A8 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 57%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Audi A8, 57% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“My grandson and I got in the car after being in a Lego store for 20 minutes. We tried to start the car to leave but the car started the electronic starting procedure but stoped. All kinds of malfunction and failure lights came on and EVERYTHING LOCKED UP. WE WERE TRAPPED IN THE CAR AND COULD NOT ESCAPE”
NHTSA complaint #11595729, filed 2024-06“Hello, On April 6th, 2023, at 12 pm, my car experienced a electrical malfunction within the Start/Stop system, which didn’t posed an immediate threat to my life. Later that day, the car stalled on me while driving, causing a highly dangerous situation on a busy street during peak traffic hours. Multiple error codes appeared, and the transmission failed, leaving me in a perilous position. It is alarming that AUDI is aware of this life-threatening issue, yet no recall has been issued thus far. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515953, filed 2023-04“Message appeared on display Jan 7 2023: Electrical system: Malfunction! Please contact service The trunk lid opened while I was driving, the a/c quit (I am in Key West!), the auto start/stop quit. I had heard of many other Audi owners whose car just quit, so I scooted home and parked. I had it towed to Coral Gables FL at my expense, and the dealer told me it was an alternator problem that needed to be replaced. None available in the US, could be months before it's repaired. Car is 2019 Audi A8 with 42,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11502629, filed 2023-01“While driving on highway my car experienced massive electrical malfunction. All systems shut down (including dashboard) and engine cut off. I think it was a miracle that I was able to pull over to the roadside parking lot without any accident. The issue was caused by faulty design of the starter-alternator combo that may render the car undriveable (single point of failure). I had to use a tow track to get my car to nearest dealership where it is right. I think it is extremely dangerous to have cars on the road with possibility of total breakdown without any warnings. …”
NHTSA complaint #11518498, filed 2023-04“Electrical Malfunction light came on and it says to pull over and cut your car off and also contact your dealer. This is very scary because you may be in am area that is very isolated or dangerous to stop. This is very disturbing. This is a known problem by Audi. The vehicle is currently at the Audi dealership. There were no warnings prior to this.”
NHTSA complaint #11518587, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11038030Sep 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038040Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist.
- 11038029Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement.
- 11038028Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems.
- 11038061Sep 2, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.
- 11036905Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
- 11035810Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
- 11034711Jun 29, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped with connectivity box low.
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 40% |
| 2019 | 8 | 57% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 27% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 2 | 33% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 4 | 20% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 22% |
| 1997 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2019 Audi A8
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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