2009 Audi A8 recalls and problems

The 2009 Audi A8 has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2008 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2008 Audi A8 by Samoborac, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2009 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 21 A8 model years — 14th most.

1recalls

5complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

9,033median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Visibility

Jun 9, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V415000 · 536 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Electronic Stability Control1

Engine1

Exterior Lighting1

Latches/locks/linkages1

Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Audi A8 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Audi A8 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Audi A8, the latest from Jun 9, 2016 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A8?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), electronic stability control (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.