2009 Audi A8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1) · Exterior Lighting (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 (453)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-19 · TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-10 · TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Engine 2025-03-12 · TSB_2075530_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
Electrical System 2024-12-06 · A2724842074729_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Engine 2024-12-05 · A0124482014753_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on; dtcs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ecm p030000.
Showing the 6 most recent of 453 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-25 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 133,878 mi“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 made aware of the failure, and …”
2021-06-05 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“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 soon …”
2014-04-10 · Exterior Lighting · 5,390 mi“multiple component failures relative to tail light assemblies. both trunk mounted tail light assemblies were replace in 12/11 under manufacturers warranty. sealed tail light assemblies were not water tight which caused failure of circuit boards and led lights. one of the two replacement units has also failed again (18 mo. in service and 6000 mil…”
2009-12-11 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 5,050 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2009-08-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 9,033 mi“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 failure. the failure has occurred si…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.