2009 Audi S8 recalls & problems

1 recall 2 complaints

1recalls
2owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Audi S8 and 2 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is vehicle speed control (1 reports), followed by visibility (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2009 Audi S8 recalls

Visibility · NHTSA 16V415000 · Jun 9, 2016

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.

536 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2009 Audi S8 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle Speed Control 1
 000
Visibility 1
 000
Visibility/Wiper 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Visibility · Aug 23, 2023 · TX

While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't depart the car which would have caused damage to cars behind me. This issue seems the same as NHTSA Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 16V-415 / 60C3, however my VIN is not part of it.…

Visibility/Wiper · Aug 23, 2023 · TX

While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't depart the car which would have caused damage to cars behind me. This issue seems the same as NHTSA Recall No. / MFR Recall No. : 16V-415 / 60C3, however my VIN is not part of it.…

Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 4, 2010 · 1,667 miles · CA

2009 audi s8 throttle stuck wide open while accelerating onto highway. Full breaking did not disconnect throttle. Braked hard and pulled to side of road and shut down engine. Had towed into miramar audi, san diego. Audi america brought in and blamed floor mats. I paid $2300 to replace throttle control modules after audi refused to do so. *jb

Other Audi S8 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Audi S8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2009 Audi S8, the most recent one (16V415000) for visibility. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi S8?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are vehicle speed control (1), visibility (1), visibility/wiper (1).