Model year guide

2002 Audi A8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Audi A8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2002 Audi A8 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints8

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Audi A8 recalls 1

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #08V397000 · 14/08/2008

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Audi A8 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2002 Audi A8 trims & engines on record

Trims
L quattro
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 310 hp

2002 Audi A8 vehicles on record

2002 Audi A8 L quattroWAUML44D52N005498

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2002 Audi A8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Audi A8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Audi A8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi A8?

Across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires, vehicle speed control, visibility.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.