2007 Audi A8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Air Bags:frontal (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2016-06-09 · campaign 16V415000 · 536 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (300)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-26 · DC_Alternator_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-19 · DC_Alternator_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-19 · DC_Alternator_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-12 · DC_Alternator_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-05 · DC_Alternator_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Showing the 6 most recent of 300 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-01 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 audi a8. the contact stated that the sunroof glass was loosened. the contact was concerned that the sunroof glass had detached from the sunroof frame. the dealer was made aware of the failure and determined that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the fail…”
2021-09-08 · Unknown Or Other“the sunroof of my car exlpoded while driving on the freeway while on my commute to work yesterday morning. nobody was hurt and luckily my sliding cover was covering the glass at the time. …”
2019-01-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 147,000 mi“with wife driving and four young children in car, gas pedal became stuck in full acceleration. pedal had to be pulled up by hand while mashing brakes in order to avoid crash.…”
2010-11-21 · Air Bags:frontal · 28,500 mi“my vehicle a 2007 audi a8 has an airbag light on and passenger airbag as well,there are 2 recalls for my year vehicle, but dealer says my vin does not fall under recall, but it is the exact problem listed. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.