- 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
2008 Audi S8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Audi S8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2016 for the sun / moon roof assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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
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No complaints about the 2008 Audi S8 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi S8: every year compared
All S8 years2008 Audi S8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi S8 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 191 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Audi A4 | 191 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Audi A6 Avant | 71 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 71 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Audi A3 | 43 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 33 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Audi A8 | 8 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Audi R8 | 5 | 0 | - | 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 2008 Audi S8
Does the 2008 Audi S8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 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.
How many complaints has the 2008 Audi S8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Audi S8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 2008 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