2008 Audi S8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi S8; the most frequently affected component is visibility — sun/moon roof assembly. Owners filed 5 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints5

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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.

Visibility3 · 60%

Visibility/wiper1 · 20%

Vehicle speed control1 · 20%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi s8. While driving approximately 70 mph, a sudden booming sound was heard. Through the rearview mirror, the driver could see that the glass sun roof was airborne. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the driver discovered that the glass sun roof had detached from the roof. The cause…
Visibility · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi s8. While driving approximately 70 mph, a booming sound was heard and the driver noticed that the glass sun roof detached from the vehicle and was airborne. The cause of the failure was not determined. Audi of owings mill (9804 reisterstown rd, owings mill, md) was notified of the…
Visibility · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

There is a possibility that the sunroof glass may detach from the vehicle's frame, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of an accident.
Visibility/wiper · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

After a period of acceleration on the highway, the gas pedal was released, but the car continued to accelerate out of control. Applying the brake pedal did not stop the car, and the acceleration stopped only after the car was turned off and back on.
Vehicle speed control · Jun 2020 · 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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