2008 Audi S8 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Audi S8, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a booming sound was heard and the driver noticed that the glass sun roof detached from the vehicle and was airborne. The cause of the failure was not determined. Audi of owings mill (9804 reisterstown rd, owings mill, md) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11289917, filed 2019-12, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a sudden booming sound was heard. Through the rearview mirror, the driver could see that the glass sun roof was airborne. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the driver discovered that the glass sun roof had detached from the roof. The cause of the failure was not determined. Audi of owings mill(9804 reisterstown rd, owings mill, md) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v415000 (visibility). The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11290027, filed 2019-12, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V415000Jun 9, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles…Covers: Audi S8 2007–2009, A8 2007–2009
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi S8
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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.
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