Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my complaint covers all radar based blind spot monitoring devices. The following scenario has personally occurred to me twice within the last month. I was one in a line of vehicles driving on a clear highway when an audi with blind spot monitoring entered the highway directly in front of the line of vehicles. Because of the low power of its blind spot monitoring system's radar coupled with the effects of the inverse square law of physics, the radar detector equipped driver closest to the audi thought they were being monitored by instant on police radar and jammed on their brakes, causing panic stopping by all of the vehicles behind them. Myself and several other vehicles were required to use the road's shoulder to avoid being rear-ended. I feel fairly confident that within the us there have been accidents caused by these devices, yet the accident will never be attributed to the device because the driver with the blind spot monitoring device will be oblivious to the chaos they caused behind them, and they'll ignorantly continue driving. These devices should immediately be disabled, and anyone that thinks these are a good idea should be reminded that they should turn their head and look over their shoulder before merging onto a highway, or changing lanes. Let's promote smarter, more aware drivers, and not smarter cars. [xxx]
The worst 2010 Audi A8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.
Recall number 16V619000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Audi A8 652
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
2010 Audi A8 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 2010 Audi A8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2010 Audi A8
Is the 2010 Audi A8 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Audi A8, fewer than a typical A8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Audi A8?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A8 have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi A8 get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Audi A8 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, AWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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