2006 Audi A8 L 4.2
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- Photo: Audi A8 quattro (D3, 2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 30. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI A8L D3 (Typ 4E) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AudiA8BangAndOlufsenTweeterLens by Lklundin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A8 quattro (D3, 2. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 30. April 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Audi A8 L 4.2 is a 4.2-liter V8 with a 6-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L V8 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 15 ft³ |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2006 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Audi A8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 30, 2006 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A FAULT CODE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BECOME DEACTIVATED. HOWEVER, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS WELL AS THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence: IF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
NHTSA campaign 06V454000
Nov 16, 2005 · AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WIRING HARNESS CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG EVEN UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT SHOULD REMAIN ACTIVATED.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL PROPERLY ILLUMINATE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
NHTSA campaign 05V522000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Audi A8
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Audi A8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 AUDI A8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.