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2008 Audi S8 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 9, 201616V415000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyIf 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
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Owner complaints by component5
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 60 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 20 |
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/wiper
“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.”
- Visibility
“The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility).”
- Vehicle speed control
“After a period of acceleration on the highway, the gas pedal was released, but the car continued to accelerate out of control.”
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2008 Audi S8 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S8 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 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 2008 Audi S8?
Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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.
Check a specific Audi by VIN
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