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What 47 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A8 Lwb
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
3 of 47 complaints match · Suspension · clear filters
Oct 22, 2022SuspensionBrakes
1. OeM audi windshield started leaking water inside the vehicle. Thia is very unsafe when driving thru rain as water pours down the inside of the glass. 2. Uneven and creaky suspension. Vehivle pulls on side where suspension is not leveling thw vehicle out. 3. Followed all processes in changing brake pads, toros, sensors etc. Brake light doesnt go away after replacing all brake components and resetting brake warning light. Very uneasy feeling driving around qithtbhe light on as unsure as to brakes would spontaneously fail.
NHTSA ODI 11490400
Jul 6, 2019SuspensionEngine
SUSPENSION FAILS DURING DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI 11229714
Jan 10, 2019SuspensionEngine
SMELLING OF ENGINE COOLANT. AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR, YOU CAN SEE STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD BUT NO LEAK.
NHTSA ODI 11166305
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