2007 Audi S8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Structure:body (1) · Equipment (1)
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 (142)
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.
Wheels 2023-03-23 · A402352202431813 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 142 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-11-12 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi s8. while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to audi albany (723 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518)783-5003) where it was diagnosed that the glue used to secure the sun roof failed. the contact was informed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. the vehi…”
2019-11-06 · Structure:body · 115,500 mi“driving down the highway my sunroof glass came out the entire frame…”
2014-10-25 · Equipment · 39,000 mi“the actual rear view camera screen lifts out of dash in this car. shortly after purchaceing my car the entier screen stopped lifing out of the dash there for i have no camera operation. all of the controls of the factory air bag suspension and any ride controls are unusable as you no longer have a screen to view any of the controls/navagation/hands…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.