- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Audi A8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Audi A8 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2016 for the sun / moon roof assembly. For comparison, the 2006 has 6 and the 2008 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical A8 year, for its age
#289 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Audi A8 problems
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2007 Audi A8 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2007 Audi A8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
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. *Tr
Audi A8: every year compared
All A8 years2007 Audi A8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi A8 | 4 | 2 | B | |
| 2007 Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet | 232 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Audi A4/S4 | 232 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Audi A4/S4 Avant | 209 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 95 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Audi A6/S6 | 54 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Audi A6 Avant | 53 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Audi A3 | 52 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Audi RS 4 | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Audi A8
Does the 2007 Audi A8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Audi A8: sun / moon roof assembly (June 2016); frontal (November 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi A8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), visibility & wipers (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Audi A8 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 21, 2010 and the latest on March 1, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Audi A8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi A8 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A8 years have the most complaints?
2013 (50), 2015 (32), 2014 (18). See every Audi A8 year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Audi A8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data