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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| quattro quattro 4dr Sedan AWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Potential consequence
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
22V471000 · 28,624 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly. This could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.
2020032 · 9,165 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
VOLKSWAGEN 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.
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel "loose" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.
1999195 · 4,900 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
Potential consequence
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
99V248000 · 51,900 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer