2007 Audi A8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Audi A8. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Audi A8. Newest first.
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.
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…
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The contact owns a 2007 Audi A8. The contact stated that the sunroof glass was loosened. The contact was concerned that the sunroof glass had detached from the sunroof frame. The dealer was made aware of the failure and determined that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2007 Audi A8. The contact stated that the sunroof glass was loosened. The contact was concerned that the sunroof glass had detached from the sunroof frame. The dealer was made aware of the failure and determined that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Unknown or other
The sunroof of my car exlpoded while driving on the freeway while on my commute to work yesterday morning. Nobody was hurt and luckily my sliding cover was covering the glass at the time.
- Fuel/propulsion system
With wife driving and four young children in car, gas pedal became stuck in full acceleration. pedal had to be pulled up by hand while mashing brakes in order to avoid crash.
- Air bags › Frontal
My vehicle a 2007 audi A8 has an airbag light on and passenger airbag as well,there are 2 recalls for my year vehicle, but dealer says my vin does not fall under recall, but it IS the exact problem listed. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251016Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10251012Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10250999Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250968Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250966Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 10250959Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250952Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250679Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- 10250676Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250665Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250658Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250654Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250473Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250468Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250430Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10243918Audi Oil Capacity Chart
- 10243791Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243790Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243780Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243775Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243772Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243761Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243756Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10242632Seat Belt
- 10231144Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231142Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231140Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231136ElsaPro Tip: "notes"
- 10231135Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231133Technical bulletins and updates
- 10231132Technical bulletins and updates
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