The 2004 Audi A8 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag that may not unfold and inflate correctly in a crash, reducing protection and raising the risk of injury.
A separate steering security concern involves vehicles equipped with an optional override device that allows key removal during an electrical failure or when the transmission is not in Park: in those cases, the steering wheel does not lock when the key is removed, which can leave the vehicle more vulnerable to theft or unintended movement.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag may not unfold or inflate properly during a crash due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front airbag may fail to inflate properly during a crash, potentially causing injury to the driver.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's airbag with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering wheel may not lock when you remove the key from the ignition using the override device, which is meant to work if the electrical system fails or the transmission isn't in PARK.
What the fix does
No repair is needed for this issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
