2009 Audi S8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Audi S8, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Audi S8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Audi S8 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 dep”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
“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 au”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Audi S8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 10 cyl, 5.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Audi S8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Audi S8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Audi S8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Audi S8 | 5 | 13 |
| 2014 Audi S8 | 5 | 6 |
| 2015 Audi S8 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi S8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi S8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi S8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Audi S8 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Audi S8
How do I know if my 2009 Audi S8 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Audi S8; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V415000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.