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The 2008 Audi A8 has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 8 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2008 Audi A8 has 8 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 3 complaints, typically surfacing around 77,559 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 A8 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 A8 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 A8 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 A8 (this page) | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 A8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 A8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 A8 | 15 | 1 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 8 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.
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.
I own a 2008 Audi a8 with about 48200 miles. It is great vehicle but having problems with transmission during driving. Under load it will go in fail safe mode around 4,5,6 gears. It is causing dangerous situations as car starts stopping suddenly and causing driver momentarily…
Automatic transmission going into fail safe mode during driving around 4,5,6 gears when going around 70+ MPH and release gas pedal and applying gas again in order to pass vehicle. Car goes into fail safe mode, needs to be pulled over to restart and reset transmission. Car was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Audi a8. While the vehicle was in use, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Audi pittsburgh (2050 liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa 15222, (412) 245-4200) where it was diagnosed that the massive air flow sensors failed…
Takata recall. My passenger airbag was recalled in january, 2017. Ten months have passed with no replacement part or solution and was insteucted not to have passengers in the front seat. How long am I supposed to wait?
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Limited NHTSA data. Only 8 owner complaints have been filed for the 2008 Audi A8, 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.
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2008 Audi A8 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2008 Audi A8 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 8 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 3 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 77,559 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 77,559 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 8 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.