2008 Audi S8 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 5.2L 10-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Audi S8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Audi S8. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 127,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 201 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system1 20%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving at 85 MPH, the sunroof glass detached from the sunroof frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Vehicle has been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11447161, filed 2022-01, 114,000 milesFuel system: “After a period of acceleration on the highway, the gas pedal was released, but the car continued to accelerate out of control. Applying the brake pedal did not stop the car, and the acceleration stopped only after the car was turned off and back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11331276, filed 2020-06, 25,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 114,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2008 Audi S8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 4WD/AWD | 5.2L 10-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V415000Jun 9, 2016Visibility › Sun/moon roof assemblyCovers: Audi S8 2007–2009, A8 2007–2009
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…
Recall details for the 2008 Audi S8 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 201 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11002234May 17, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 11002134May 17, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
- 10250322Feb 7, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10248208Dec 21, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152Nov 16, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10245285Nov 7, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10244517Oct 25, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- 10244320Oct 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Other model years of the Audi S8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 37,500 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 50,400 | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 58,000 | 5 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 13 | 70,500 | 5 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 5 | 127,000 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Audi S8 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Audi S8 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Audi S8 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2008 Audi S8 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi S8 get?
The EPA rates the 2008 Audi S8 (S8, 5.2L 10-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Audi S8 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 127,000 miles and the middle half falls between 114,000 and 140,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.