Audi
1997 A8
- 12
- trims
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| quattro quattro 4dr Sedan AWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) 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 · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, a 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 key is not in the ignition. This could allow the vehicle to roll and strike a person , object or vehicle without warning, causing personal injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the locking cable system.
2008274 · 824 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
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 · Transport Canada
Free repair at 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 · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer