2003 Audi A8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A8 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (132)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Wheels 2021-12-22 · A4021312024318_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Wheels 2020-05-13 · A4020052024318_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
Equipment:electrical 2020-04-16 · A0020362002047_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their tac call goes smoothly.
Electrical System 2019-09-17 · A0019252011732_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
00 software version management (svm), operating instructions
Showing the 6 most recent of 132 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-01-23 · Suspension · 130,000 mi“rear drivers coil spring failed, broke in half causing suspension to fail and damage rim/tire. serious condition if driving at highway speeds. no warning of the failure prior. *tr…”
2008-10-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 77,690 mi“the car has had problems with: cv joints, control arms and needed a new transmission. now there is a recall on the transmission cable. *tr…”
2003-06-16 · Exterior Lighting“please add my name to the list of drivers that are adamantly opposed to the new blue/purple headlights many of the new luxury cars are featuring. the light is piercing and a danger to night time traffic. these new lights are even distracting during daylight. i believe that cars equipped with these blue/purple headlights should be recalled and the h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.