2008 Audi S8
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
3 of 5 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-19
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-18
Visibility/wiper
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-10
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-28
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-08-08Visibility16V415000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Audi S8 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V415000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Audi S8 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S8?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S8 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.