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 failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The worst 2007 Audi A8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V415000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
- Risk
- If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.
Recall number 06V454000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Audi A8 300
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information about obtaining a radio code using ODIS.
- This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
- Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
2007 Audi A8 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
| 6.0L 12‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 15 |
What 2007 Audi A8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2007 Audi A8
Is the 2007 Audi A8 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Audi A8, fewer than a typical A8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Audi A8?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Audi A8 have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Audi A8 get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Audi A8 range from 15 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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