2008 AUDI S8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 AUDI S8
The 2008 AUDI S8 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (3 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 AUDI S8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 AUDI S8, 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 2008 AUDI S8
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 AUDI S8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
There is a possibility that the sunroof glass may detach from the vehicle's frame, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving at 85 MPH, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Vehicle has been repaired.
AFTER A PERIOD OF ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT STOP THE CAR, AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED ONLY AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON.
AFTER A PERIOD OF ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT STOP THE CAR, AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED ONLY AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI S8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A SUDDEN BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD. THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR, THE DRIVER COULD SEE THAT THE GLASS SUN ROOF WAS AIRBORNE. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS SUN ROOF HAD DETACHED FROM THE ROOF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AUDI OF OWINGS MILL(9804 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILL, MD) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V415000 (VISIBILITY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 AUDI S8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 AUDI S8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 AUDI S8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 AUDI S8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4013342018194 — STRUCTURE
Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
TSB-01-11-35 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AUDI: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERAL MALFUNCTIONS REGARDING THE INTAKE FLAP MOTOR OR INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER POSITION SENSOR THAT MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 AUDI S8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S8
- 2003 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2007 AUDI S8 — 4 complaints
- 2008 AUDI S8 (current)
- 2009 AUDI S8 — 3 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S8 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S8 — 17 complaints