The 2000 Audi A8 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver airbag inflator that may fail to deploy correctly in a crash, leaving the driver without adequate protection and raising the risk of serious injury or death.
The remaining two recalls describe the same fuel system issue: a cover at the fuel tank filler neck may not seal properly, allowing fuel vapor to escape. This drops pressure in the tank, which triggers the leak detection system and illuminates a warning light on the instrument panel. While this does not pose an immediate fire risk based on available information, the escaping vapor and the detection system fault both warrant attention.
At a glance
What can fail
The blind cover at the fuel tank filler neck may not seal properly, allowing fuel vapor to escape from the fuel and vapor leak detection system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck and expansion tank assembly to restore proper sealing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A seal in the fuel tank's filler neck may not close properly, allowing fuel vapors to escape. This reduces tank pressure and triggers a warning light on your dashboard. Escaped vapors near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck and expansion tank assembly to restore the proper seal.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
