Safety ratings
2007 Audi A8 4-DR. w/SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (2)
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 06V454000 · 30/11/2006
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 THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE AND PROVIDE VISUAL WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
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.
Fix: 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.
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYCampaign 16V415000 · 09/06/2016
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: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- AIR BAGS1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- VISIBILITY1
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
Read individual complaints (4 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 11/21/2010· AIR BAGS
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
- 09/08/2021· 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.
- 03/01/2023· VISIBILITY
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.
- 01/09/2019· 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.