Audi
1996 A8
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- trims
The market
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
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| 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro tiptronic 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) tiptronic 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) quattro 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) quattro tiptronic 2.8 V6 12V (174 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.2 V8 32V (300 Hp) quattro tiptronic 4.2 V8 32V (300 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) tiptronic 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) quattro tiptronic 3.7 V8 32V (230 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportVOLKSWAGEN 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.
Potential consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
08V397000 · 13,900 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE INJURY. CORRECTION: A GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
1997176 · 1,997 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Potential consequence
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
97V175000 · 39,300 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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elsewhere in CardogListingsEvery live 1996 A8 on the market, filterable by trim, price, and distance.Recall reportRecalls listed for this model year, with defect, risk, and remedy, and the manufacturer's VIN lookup to confirm.3 campaignsQuoteThe instrument view — price history, market depth, and trim-level comparisons.