2008 Audi S8 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Audi S8.

20072009
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Audi S8 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Avg mileage:131,333 mi
#21 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:25,000 mi
#31 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:25,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Audi S8.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3131,333 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM125,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL125,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls for 2008 Audi S8

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~536 vehicles.

16V415000VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
~536 affected

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.

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