2008 Audi A8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi A8; the most frequently affected component is visibility — sun/moon roof assembly. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints8

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Visibility — Sun/moon roof assemblyCampaign 16V415000 · 09 Jun 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.

Risk: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags3 · 38%

Power train2 · 25%

Vehicle speed control2 · 25%

Engine1 · 12%

Service brakes1 · 12%

Structure1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I own a 2008 audi a8 with about 48200 miles. It is great vehicle but having problems with transmission during driving. Under load it will go in fail safe mode around 4,5,6 gears. It is causing dangerous situations as car starts stopping suddenly and causing driver momentarily loose control of a vehicle. This iissue…
Power train · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Automatic transmission going into fail safe mode during driving around 4,5,6 gears when going around 70+ mph and release gas pedal and applying gas again in order to pass vehicle. Car goes into fail safe mode, needs to be pulled over to restart and reset transmission. Car was taken to a audi dealer for an inspection…
Power train · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi a8. While the vehicle was in use, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to audi pittsburgh (2050 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa 15222, (412) 245-4200) where it was diagnosed that the massive air flow sensors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Engine · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Takata recall. My passenger airbag was recalled in january, 2017. Ten months have passed with no replacement part or solution and was insteucted not to have passengers in the front seat. How long am i supposed to wait?
Air bags · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2008 Audi lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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