- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.
- The risk
- Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.
Visibility & wipers
2014 Audi A8 Visibility problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Audi A8's visibility & wipers with NHTSA - 11% of all its complaints, most recently on October 29, 2019. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Visibility recalls for the 2014 Audi A8
Visibility complaints
Sunglasses holder will not stay closed and falls down blocking my rearview mirror. Tried several times to close it and it will not close. I cannot see clearly out of my rearview mirror which is hazardous to my driving when trying to switch lanes and/or tell how close someone is to my bumper to prevent my car from being rear ended. I'm worried that an accident may happen due to this issue. I researched the issue and apparently other audi drivers are experiencing the same issue according to one audi service forum (https://www.Audiworld.Com/forums/q5-sq5-mki-8r-discussion-129/sunglass-holder-not-staying-up-srsly-2856965/). This also appears to be an issue with the volkswagon branded cars.
Issue with the windshield leaking profusely. This led to moisture issues inside the car when driving in the rain, which could present a serious visibility hazard. There are also numerous electrical components (major vehicle control and diagnostic modules) located in the tracking path of the water which could cause serious issues to the drivability and safety of the vehicle if in motion. Upon replacement of the windshield it was discovered that there was a complete section of the windshield sealant missing along the...
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top edge of the windshield, near the rear view mirror on the passenger side. I am a member of several audi vehicle forums and this is a well known and documented issue there. I just wanted to make this agency aware of the issue before anyone got seriously hurt or killed due to not being able to see while driving down the road.
Audi A8 visibility complaints by year
A8 visibility problems, every yearSource: 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