While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't depart the car which would have caused damage to cars behind me. This issue seems the same as the federal safety agency Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 16V‑415 / 60C3, however my VIN is not part of it. I'm reporting this because there might be other cars out there affected by this recall, which is a road hazard to other people and vehicles that are traveling behind this car.
The worst 2009 Audi S8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Visibility1
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 2009 Audi S8 254
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle...
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean...
- This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi...
- This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
What 2009 Audi S8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2009 audi s8 throttle stuck wide open while accelerating onto highway. Full breaking did not disconnect throttle. Braked hard and pulled to side of road and shut down engine. Had towed into miramar audi, san diego. Audi america brought in and blamed floor mats. I paid $2300 to replace throttle control modules after audi refused to do so.
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Questions about the 2009 Audi S8
Is the 2009 Audi S8 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Audi S8, fewer than a typical S8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Audi S8?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Audi S8 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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