- 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 S8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Audi S8 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2016 for the sun / moon roof assembly. For comparison, the 2008 has 0.
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BFewer problems than a typical S8 year, for its age
#321 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Audi S8 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 Audi S8 recalls 1
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
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2007 Audi S8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi s8. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to audi albany (723 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518)783-5003) where it was diagnosed that the glue used to secure the sun roof failed. The contact was informed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the insurance company attempting to replace the sun roof with a used one. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Driving down the highway my sunroof glass came out the entire frame
The actual rear view camera screen lifts out of dash in this car. Shortly after purchaceing my car the entier screen stopped lifing out of the dash there for I have no camera operation. All of the controls of the factory air bag suspension and any ride controls are unusable as you no longer have a screen to view any of the controls/navagation/hands free controls/bluetooth or rear view of the car while operating the car. All you hear is a sound of a gear stripped out clicking and your screen never lifts out of the...
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dash.I feel this is a safety issue only because this is a large car with multiple blind spots espicially if the rear glass has any tint on it. I have done lots of reserch on line and have found hundereds of complaints and every one of them are identical. Every complaint states the is a cheap plastic gear that strips out and audi wants $1100 dollars to replace the entire system only to replace it with the same plastic piece that originally failed no upgrade or permenate fix for this issue. The dealer ship is aware of this flaw and told me this is a common problum and was able to quote the repair over the phone with out even an inspection. If there was a small child or anything behind this car you would have no idea and back over them/or it only because of the huge blind spot and no camera operation.Please look into this safety issue as it was not only in the 2007 s8 it was also in the a8 and any other audi with a mmi lift screen installed for multiple years. *Tr
Audi S8: every year compared
All S8 years2007 Audi S8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi S8 | 3 | 1 | 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 A8 | 4 | 2 | B | 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 S8
Does the 2007 Audi S8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Audi S8: sun / moon roof assembly (June 2016). 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 S8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1), body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Audi S8 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 25, 2014 and the latest on November 12, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Audi S8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi S8 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 S8 years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2007 (3). See every Audi S8 year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Audi S8 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