Does the 2008 Audi S8 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Audi S8 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Audi S8?

5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Audi S8 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Audi S8. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Audi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Audi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Audi S8 recalls, newest first

June 9, 2016NHTSA 16V415000536 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Audi S8 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly3
Fuel/propulsion system1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

Other Audi S8 years

Other 2008 Audi models

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Questions

Does the 2008 Audi S8 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Audi S8 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Audi S8?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.