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.
The worst 2008 Audi S8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility4
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Visibility4
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Audi S8 201
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
What 2008 Audi S8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving at 85 MPH, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Vehicle has been repaired.
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.
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 of the failure was not determined. Audi of owings mill(9804 reisterstown rd, owings mill, md) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 140,000.
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 failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 140,000.
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Questions about the 2008 Audi S8
Is the 2008 Audi S8 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Audi S8, fewer than a typical S8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Audi S8?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S8 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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