2009 Audi S8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Audi S8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2009 Audi S8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 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, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.
2009 Audi S8 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 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 2009 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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2009 Audi S8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 254
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 254.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Bulletin TSB_2070568_6 · Apr 2026This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Bulletin TSB_2070568_5 · Aug 2025This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Bulletin TSB_2070568_4 · Jul 2025This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
Bulletin TSB_2075530_2 · Engine · Mar 2025This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Bulletin A2724842074729_2 · Electrical System · Dec 2024This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
Bulletin A0124482014753_13 · Engine · Dec 2024This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
Bulletin A9124872024323_11 · Electrical System · Nov 2024This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
Bulletin A9124842018187_17 · Structure · Nov 2024This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Bulletin A0024992070568_3 · Nov 2024This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
Bulletin A5724652022032_11 · Structure · Oct 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S8. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi S8. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Accessories
On certain vehicles, the glass panel of the sunroof may not have been properly bonded to the sunroof frame. This could allow the glass panel to separate from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof frame and glass pa…
Transport Canada #2016287 · Jun 2016Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi S8
The Audi S8 is a full-size luxury car produced by the German automaker Audi AG, manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH at the Neckarsulm plant, and part of Audi's S model range. The S8 is the high-performance version of the Audi A8, fitted standard with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, and was only offered with a short-wheelbase for the first three generations, being joined by a long-wheelbase variant option for the fourth generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
