Audi S8 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 3 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 3 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 3 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Audi s8. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Audi albany (723 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518)783-5003) where it was diagnosed that the glue used to secure the sun roof failed. The…
The actual rear view camera screen lifts out of dash in this car. Shortly after purchaceing my car the entier screen stopped lifing out of the dash there for I have no camera operation. All of the controls of the factory air bag suspension and any ride controls are unusable as…
Common questions
Is the 2007 Audi S8 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 3 owner complaints have been filed for the 2007 Audi S8, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2007 Audi S8?
Only 3 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2007 Audi S8 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Audi S8?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Audi S8 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Audi S8?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 3 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.