2008 Audi S8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Audi S8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2008 Audi S8 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Audi S8 recalls 1
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Audi S8 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Audi S8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Audi S8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Audi S8 trims & engines on record
2008 Audi S8 vehicles on record
Other Audi S8 model years
2008 Audi S8 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Audi S8 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Audi S8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S8?
Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are visibility, visibility/wiper, vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi S8 get?
The 2008 Audi S8 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.