2008 Audi S8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S8 years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi S8. That ranks 5th out of 16 S8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Audi S8 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 60% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Audi S8 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi s8. While driving approximately 70 mph, a booming sound was heard and the driver noticed that the glass sun roof detached from the vehicle and was airborne. The cause of the failure was not determined. Audi of owings mill (9804 reisterstown rd, owings mill, md) was…
Other Audi S8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 S8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 S8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 S8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 S8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 S8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 S8 | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 S8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 S8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 S8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 S8 | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 S8 | 6 | 4 |
| 2014 S8 | 6 | 5 |
| 2013 S8 | 13 | 5 |
| 2009 S8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 S8 | 3 | 1 |
See all Audi S8 problems by year, every Audi model, or the Audi VIN decoder.
Similar Audi models
Embed this 2008 Audi S8 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S8?
Owners most often report visibility, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Audi S8?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.