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US recalls (2)
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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 and remedy
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.
Air bags: frontal
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHERE A WEAK BATTERY EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT TO IMPROPERLY SET A FAULT CODE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BECOME DEACTIVATED. HOWEVER, BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AS WELL AS THE 'PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF' TELLTALE IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Airbag
2006-11-17 · campaign 2006-316 · 252 vehicles
On certain vehicles, in cases where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the airbag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger-side frontal airbag will become deactivated and would not deploy during a frontal crash. As a result, a passenger-seat occupant could receive more severe injuries. Correction: Dealers will update the airbag control module software.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi A8. Among 25 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Audi A8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2007 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2007 Audi A8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A8 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A8 L 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| A8 L 6.0 L Automatic (S6) | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.