2009 Audi A8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Audi A8; the most frequently affected component is visibility — sun/moon roof assembly. Owners filed 5 complaints, most often about electronic stability control (esc). Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints5

Crashes reported1in 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 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 20%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 20%

Electrical system1 · 20%

Latches/locks/linkages1 · 20%

Visibility1 · 20%

Exterior lighting1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

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20141

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From owner complaints

Car handling system went out of directional control and steering control causing vehicle to be sent into oncoming traffic and then off the road. *tr
Electronic stability control (esc) · Nov 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 audi a8. When he turned the vehicle on the engine began vibrating and whenever the contact began to slow down the vehicle the transmission shifted to a lower gear and then surged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 4 occasions and each time they were unable to diagnose the…
Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

1: My passenger door sensitive door closing sensor is not working 2: my sunroof is off track and makes noises 3: battery cord is corroded. There is no where in the world to get 1 right now apparently. I bought a brand new battery and car still doesn’t pull energy from the battery so I’m scared the car won’t start very…
Electrical system · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Visibility · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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