2007 Audi S8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 12, 2019 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S8 years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi S8. That ranks 6th out of 16 S8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 39,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Audi S8
Audi S8 D5 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Audi S8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~39,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~39,000 mi
Structure1 · ~115,500 mi
Visibility1 · ~115,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%39,000——
Equipment133%39,000——
Structure133%115,500——
Visibility133%115,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2014: 1201412019: 220192

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Audi S8 recalls (1)

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Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyJun 9, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V415000 · 536 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 this recall is 60C3.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI S8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI ALBANY (723 NEW LOUDON RD, LATHAM, NY 12110, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GLUE USED TO SECURE THE SUN ROOF FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED…

Visibility · received Nov 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11279619

Driving down the highway my sunroof glass came out the entire frame

Structure · received Nov 6, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11278528

The actual rear view camera screen lifts out of dash in this car. Shortly after purchaceing my car the entier screen stopped lifing out of the dash there for i have no camera operation. All of the controls of the factory air bag suspension and any ride controls are unusable as you no longer have a…

Equipment · received Oct 25, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10649958

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi S8?

Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Audi S8?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Audi S8 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S8 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.