{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_audi_a8","year":1998,"make":"Audi","model":"A8"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V471000","date":"2022-07-01","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.","mfr_campaign":"69BT","units":28624,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V471000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020032","date":"2020-01-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIn a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly. This could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.","mfr_campaign":"69BT","units":9165,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020032"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"08V397000","date":"2008-08-14","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"37D5/J2","units":13900,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":"1995-07-19","built_to":"2002-08-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/08V397000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2008274","date":"2008-08-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, a 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 key is not in the ignition.  This could allow the vehicle to roll and strike a person , object or vehicle without warning, causing personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will modify the locking cable system.","mfr_campaign":"37D5, J2","units":824,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2008274"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999195","date":"1999-10-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly.  If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel \"loose\" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":4900,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999195"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V248000","date":"1999-09-13","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM.  IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":51900,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["A8"],"built_from":"1998-01-02","built_to":"1998-07-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V248000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}