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

Sunroof/Moonroof

#21 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Audi S8.

Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Audi S8. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2008 Audi S8

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~536 vehicles.

16V415000Sunroof/Moonroof
~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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2008 Audi S8 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Audi S8 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Audi S8 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Sunroof/Moonroof with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Audi S8?
Top reported problems: Sunroof/Moonroof (3 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2008 Audi S8 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 536 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Audi S8?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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