Does the 2008 Audi A8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi A8, the most recent reported on June 9, 2016 (Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi A8?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by power train (2).

How many 2008 Audi A8 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Audi A8 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi A8.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Audi A8 recalls

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V415000 · reported June 9, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 536 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags3
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine1
Service brakes1
Structure1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 9, 2019 · Engine · 119,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A8. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI PITTSBURGH (2050 LIBERTY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASSIVE AIR FLOW SENSORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…

Jun 4, 2018 · Air bags · 100,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL - I JUST RECEIVED WORK ONLINE THROUGH CREDIT KARMA THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON IT DATING BACK TOWARDS 2016. I FINANCED THIS CAR IN 2015. THE CAR HAS BEEN FINE, FOR THE MOST PART ASIDE FROM SMALL ELECTRICAL ISSUES.. HOWEVER MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT SAYS THIS RECALL IS BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS ARE PRONE TO…

Dec 31, 2017 · Power train · 47,799 miles
I OWN A 2008 AUDI A8 WITH ABOUT 48200 MILES. IT IS GREAT VEHICLE BUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DURING DRIVING. UNDER LOAD IT WILL GO IN FAIL SAFE MODE AROUND 4,5,6 GEARS. IT IS CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AS CAR STARTS STOPPING SUDDENLY AND CAUSING DRIVER MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE. THIS IISSUE…

Oct 27, 2017 · Air bags
TAKATA RECALL. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN JANUARY, 2017. TEN MONTHS HAVE PASSED WITH NO REPLACEMENT PART OR SOLUTION AND WAS INSTEUCTED NOT TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT. HOW LONG AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT?

Dec 10, 2016 · Power train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GOING INTO FAIL SAFE MODE DURING DRIVING AROUND 4,5,6 GEARS WHEN GOING AROUND 70+ MPH AND RELEASE GAS PEDAL AND APPLYING GAS AGAIN IN ORDER TO PASS VEHICLE. CAR GOES INTO FAIL SAFE MODE, NEEDS TO BE PULLED OVER TO RESTART AND RESET TRANSMISSION. CAR WAS TAKEN TO A AUDI DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION…

A8 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	6	0	1
2006	2	6	0	0
2007	2	4	0	0
2008	1	8	2	0
2009	1	5	1	0
2010	1	1	0	0
2011	1	15	0	0

Across all years, the 2013 A8 has the most complaints (50). All Audi A8 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Audi A8 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Audi A8, the most recent reported on June 9, 2016 (Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi A8?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2008 Audi A8 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 9, 2019.