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2007 Audi S8 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Jun 9, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Jun 9, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 9, 2016Latest campaign
Jun 9, 201616V415000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V415000
What's wrong
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.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V415000 · Jun 9, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility133000
Structure133000
Electrical system133000
Equipment133000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Visibility

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi s8. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached from the vehicle.”

    Filed 11/12/2019 · ODI 11279619
  • Structure

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

    Filed 11/06/2019 · ODI 11278528
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 10/25/2014 · ODI 10649958

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2007 Audi S8 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Audi S8 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Audi S8. The most recent, 16V415000 (reported June 9, 2016), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Audi S8?

Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Audi S8?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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