# 2000 AUDI A8 — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `696426` · 2008-11-14 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** A8
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 111,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A8.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE HE WAS IN THE VEHICLE.  HE TURNED OFF THE HEAT SWITCH AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED.  THROUGH THE INTERNET, HE DISCOVERED MORE ISSUES REGARDING THE SAME FAILURE.  THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 111,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*