NHTSA model-year recall report

2011 Audi A8 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Aug 24, 2016

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Audi A8 average of 2.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2011 Audi A8 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 16V619000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Aug 24, 2016

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Safety consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Audi A8 model years

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2011 Audi A8 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Audi A8 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2011 Audi A8. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2011 Audi A8?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology