AI DamageAudi V8: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi V8 across 3 model years: 11 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 36% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 27% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 27% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 9% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Equipment: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1990–1991
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1992–1994
- automatic, 4-speed 1990–1994
- manual, 5-speed 1990–1991
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Rear speakers make noise upon turning radio on. Noise includes hum, hissing, squeal and poop noises. According to audi, the speakers and amplifiers in my car are the asme as those in 1991 and 1992 versions. 1991 and 1992 cars had a recall on these bose speakers as the failure can cuase a fire.
The driver was attempting to pass another vehicle on the highway, when there was an increase in acceleration. The throttle was stuck in the open position. The consumer says that it was due to the cruise control. Please provide any further information.
While driving 65mph, vehicle suddenly hesitated and then surged forward. Had tried to disengage accelerator pedal. It was stuck. Then pressed on brakes to slow vehicle dow; nothing happened. Had maintained control of vehicle. Finally able to pull over to a rest area and shut vehicle down.
The consumers vehicle does not fit within the scope of recall 01v-324 due to the vin, the consumer feels the vehicle is subject to the same risk of failure and fire.
While driving driver's side air bag deployed without being in an accident.
My speakers have failed just as the report indicates causing a fire hazard. Please add 1990 as a year to be included in the report.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.