2009 AUDI A8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 AUDI A8
The 2009 AUDI A8 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 AUDI A8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 AUDI A8, potentially affecting up to 536 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2009 AUDI A8
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 AUDI A8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Audi A8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 133,878.
1: My passenger door sensitive door closing sensor is not working 2: my sunroof is off track and makes noises 3: battery cord is corroded. There is no where in the world to get 1 right now apparently. I bought a brand new battery and car still doesn’t pull energy from the battery so I’m scared the car won’t start very soon
1: My passenger door sensitive door closing sensor is not working 2: my sunroof is off track and makes noises 3: battery cord is corroded. There is no where in the world to get 1 right now apparently. I bought a brand new battery and car still doesn’t pull energy from the battery so I’m scared the car won’t start very soon
MULTIPLE COMPONENT FAILURES RELATIVE TO TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. BOTH TRUNK MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACE IN 12/11 UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. SEALED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT WATER TIGHT WHICH CAUSED FAILURE OF CIRCUIT BOARDS AND LED LIGHTS. ONE OF THE TWO REPLACEMENT UNITS HAS ALSO FAILED AGAIN (18 MO. IN SERVICE AND 6000 MILES) LIGHTS HAVE FAILED IN THIS UNIT AS WELL, CAUSING POTENTIAL HAZARD DUE TO LACK OF ILLUMINATION EXPERIENCED IDENTICAL FAILURE ON MY 2007 AUDI S8 WHICH IS THE SAME CHASSIS PLATFORM AS THE VEHICLE ABOVE. A TOTAL OF FOUR OF THESE TAIL LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON THESE TWO VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO COLLISIONS OR EVENTS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE OR AFFECTED THE INTEGRITY OF THE LIGHTING UNIT . APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IN REVIEWING SOME OF THE AUDI CHAT BOARDS, THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS D3 PLATFORM. *TR
CAR HANDLING SYSTEM WENT OUT OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND STEERING CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE SENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 AUDI A8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 AUDI A8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 AUDI A8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 AUDI A8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9123262071264_1 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A171782 2010043- — ENGINE
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
2017266/9 — STEERING
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
A911448 2036482- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The volume of the radio, navigation announcements, or output of the Bluetooth telephone system changes when the ignition is switched off, then switched back on, the volume is muted, then unmuted, and the MMI is switched off by a long press of the volume knob, then restarted without an ignition...
0112552030192 — POWER TRAIN
Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
TSB-43-09-10 — SUSPENSION
AUDI: SELF LEVELING COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE. SELF LEVELING SYSTEM CANNOT BE ADJUSTED ANY MORE WITH THE MMI; COMPRESSOR FOR SELF LEVELING SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE AND LOCKING THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE OF COMPRESSOR FOR AIR SUSPENSION, VEHICLE POSITION CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 AUDI A8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A8
- 2004 AUDI A8 — 31 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A8 — 11 complaints
- 2006 AUDI A8 — 10 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A8 — 4 complaints
- 2008 AUDI A8 — 10 complaints
- 2009 AUDI A8 (current)
- 2010 AUDI A8 — 1 complaint
- 2011 AUDI A8 — 23 complaints
- 2012 AUDI A8 — 17 complaints
- 2013 AUDI A8 — 66 complaints
- 2014 AUDI A8 — 27 complaints