The service and repair manual for the 1999 Audi A8 — the 3.7L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.7L V8 — 226 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 1999 A8 variants | A8 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 13 complaints · 40 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1999 A8 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 89
- Engine Performance 150
- Accessories & Equipment 3,006
- General Information 1,552
- Body & Frame 1,083
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 257
- Brakes 453
- Maintenance 142
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 212
- Electrical 370
- Suspension 295
- Engine Mechanical 162
- Transmission 85
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 A8
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V056000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the o.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 08V397000This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and Audi has issued 40 technical service bulletins for the 1999 A8. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1999 A8 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1999 A8?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 model year, covering the 3.7L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1999 A8 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 A8, covering air bags, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 1999 A8 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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