Audi · A8 · 2002
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Recall
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Not Rated
The 2002 Audi A8 has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine and engine cooling (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
The 2002 Audi A8 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2002 Audi A8.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2002 Audi A8.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2002 Audi A8 are engine and engine cooling (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2002 Audi A8. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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