2007 AUDI A8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 AUDI A8
The 2007 AUDI A8 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 AUDI A8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 AUDI A8, potentially affecting up to 6,438 vehicles.
Recall 16V415000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 536 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 06V454000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 5,902 vehicles affected
Defect: 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'...
Consequence: IF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 AUDI A8
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 AUDI A8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2007 AUDI A8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 AUDI A8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 AUDI A8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 AUDI A8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A011540 2014825- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 08-29 dated December 22, 2008. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Faulty lambda sensor and/or resistance on the electrical contacts for lambda sensor wiring.
A481459 2017266- — STEERING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-51 dated August 30, 2013. Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically. Incorrect operation of Easy Entry is not the cause. It is unlikely that external forces have led to the loss of the stored end positions of the...
A481459 2017266- — POWER TRAIN
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-51 dated August 30, 2013. Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically. Incorrect operation of Easy Entry is not the cause. It is unlikely that external forces have led to the loss of the stored end positions of the...
SB090111 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PRODUCTION ISSUES MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER. MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. *RM
0718 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF WITHOUT REASON. *NJ
970704 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR COOLING FAN HARNESS REROUTE. *KB
2012749-2 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 AUDI A8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A8
- 2002 AUDI A8 — 1 complaint
- 2003 AUDI A8 — 3 complaints
- 2004 AUDI A8 — 31 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A8 — 11 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A8 — 10 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A8 (current)
- 2008 AUDI A8 — 10 complaints
- 2009 AUDI A8 — 6 complaints
- 2010 AUDI A8 — 1 complaint
- 2011 AUDI A8 — 23 complaints
- 2012 AUDI A8 — 17 complaints