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2008 Audi Safety Test Ratings
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Audi A3 4-DR. w/SAB
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Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB




Audi A4 Avant Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB




Audi A4 Cabriolet w/SAB
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Audi A5 2-DR w/SAB
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Audi A6 w/SAB
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Audi A6 Avant Wagon w/SAB
 Not
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Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB
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Audi Q7 4-DR. w/SAB



Not Tested
Audi R8 2-DR w/SAB
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Audi RS4 4-DR w/SAB



Not Tested
Audi S4 4-DR. w/SAB



Not Tested
Audi S4 Avant Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB



Not Tested
Audi S4 Cabriolet w/SAB
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Audi S5 2-DR w/SAB
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Audi S6 w/SAB
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Audi S8 4-DR. w/SAB
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Audi TT Convertible w/SAB
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Audi TT 2-DR w/SAB
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Service Bulletins for 2008 Audi
2008 AUDI A3
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 100702
AVOIDING DAMAGE TO HALDEX CLUTCH AND FINAL DRIVE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 24 08 11
MIL ON (DTC P310B, P129F, P2293, P0087). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 660703
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. *KB
2008 AUDI A4
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 24 08 11
MIL ON (DTC P310B, P129F, P2293, P0087). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 28 08 04
MIL ON, ENGINE SPEED SENSOR SPACER NOT REQUIRED (DTC P0300, P0335, P0336, P0321, P0322). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 940707
AT AN IDLE, VIBRATIONS OR RESONANCE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO VIBRATE. *KB
2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 24 08 11
MIL ON (DTC P310B, P129F, P2293, P0087). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 28 08 04
MIL ON, ENGINE SPEED SENSOR SPACER NOT REQUIRED (DTC P0300, P0335, P0336, P0321, P0322). *NJ
2008 AUDI A5
Bulletin Number: 92 08 01
RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ERRATIC OPERATION. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 97 08 01
RVU - 2008 S5 GROUND WIRE (CG) - IF THE GROUND WIRE IS PINCHED OR DAMAGED, WATER INTRUSION OR CORROSION COULD OCCUR. *NJ
2008 AUDI A6
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 0715
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 28 08 04
MIL ON, ENGINE SPEED SENSOR SPACER NOT REQUIRED (DTC P0300, P0335, P0336, P0321, P0322). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 370716
IGNITION KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK OR CAN NOT LOCK VEHICLE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 48 08 02
ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT IS INOPERATIVE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 940706
WHILE VEHICLE IS AT IDLE SPEED, ENGINE RESONANCE MAY LEAD TO VIBRATIONS WITHIN THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS CAUSES THE LIGHT BEAMS TO SHAKE. *KB
2008 AUDI A8
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 48 08 02
ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT IS INOPERATIVE. *NJ
2008 AUDI Q7
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 39 08 01
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 48 08 02
ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT IS INOPERATIVE. *NJ
2008 AUDI R8
Bulletin Number: JW /17C5
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN CIRCULAR - 2008 MY AUDI R8 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
2008 AUDI RS4
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
2008 AUDI S5
Bulletin Number: 24 08 07
MIL/EPC WARNING LIGHTS ON (P0101, P0113, P2177, P2179). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 92 08 01
RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ERRATIC OPERATION. *NJ
2008 AUDI S6
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
2008 AUDI S8
Bulletin Number: 040812
MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *PE
2008 AUDI TT
Bulletin Number: 0703
3.2L REROUTE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS(I7). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0713
RVU - 3.2L REROUTE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (I7). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0714
REAR TURN SIGNAL OR BACKUP LIGHT DOES NOT WORK ON ONE SIDE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 0718
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 100702
AVOIDING DAMAGE TO HALDEX CLUTCH AND FINAL DRIVE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 20036582
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
Bulletin Number: 20056243
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 24 08 10
MIL ON (DTC P0642, P2004, P2008, P3137, P3138 IN ECM). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 24 08 11
MIL ON (DTC P310B, P129F, P2293, P0087). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 340702
AFTER SELECTING D, R, OR S FROM PARK THE GEAR INDICATOR FLASHES AND VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *KB
Bulletin Number: 350701
DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) EXPERIENCES MOMENTARY DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING. *KB
Bulletin Number: 690708
SEAT BELTS RETRACT SLOWLY AFTER UNBUCKLING. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 970703
RVU - 3.2L REROUTE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. *KB
 
Recalls for 2008 Audi
2008 AUDI A6 AVANT
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V334000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/2006 - 07/31/2007
Potential Units Affected: 23898
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
2008 AUDI Q7
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V334000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 12/01/2005 - 07/31/2007
Potential Units Affected: 23898
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
2008 AUDI TT
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V064000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacture Dates: 01/05/2007 - 02/20/2007
Potential Units Affected: 720
Defect Description:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
Consequence:
THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.


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