CarComplaints.com Notes: The 3rd generation A8 got off to a slow start. Really slow, like "limp home" slow thanks to leaking antifreeze frying the engine's control modules. Thankfully the problem was recalled in September 2016.
9.9
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
150 miles
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1. OeM audi windshield started leaking water inside the vehicle. Thia is very unsafe when driving thru rain as water pours down the inside of the glass. 2. Uneven and creaky suspension. Vehivle pulls on side where suspension is not leveling thw vehicle out. 3. Followed all processes in changing brake pads, toros, sensors etc. Brake light doesnt go away after replacing all brake components and resetting brake warning light. Very uneasy feeling driving around qithtbhe light on as unsure as to brakes would spontaneously fail.
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A8L. The contact stated the brake pedal was installed too close to the side wall on the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that was a manufacturer design with the brake pedal installation. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 300....updated 05/08/13 the consumer stated after further investigation with the dealer, it was determined that the spacing between the brake pedal and the footwell side wall was different between 2011 and 2013 model years. The loss of 3/4 of an inch is wat is causing the failure. Updated 05/30/2013
- Kenne, NH, USA
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