Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi S8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility1
- Electrical system1
- Structure1
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Audi S8 failed the safety check 1.40% of the time — 42% less often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 102,673 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
113 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 69% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €178,607.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde33
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld29
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen29
- Band onvoldoende profiel20
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm15
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af14
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt8
- Band beschadigd8
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
60 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 38 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
12 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 239,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
26 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 15.2 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 350 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8 · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 17.7 | 12.1 | 15.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2007 Audi S8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250999 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250949 | Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles |
| 10250665 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250658 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250423 | Idle speed characteristic during cold start |
| 10250415 | Idle speed characteristic during cold start |
| 10250413 | Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10243918 | Audi Oil Capacity Chart |
| 10243791 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243790 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243787 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243780 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243775 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243761 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243756 | Audi Elsa Newsletter |
| 10233696 | This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s). |
| 10231144 | Technical bulletins and updates |
| 10231142 | Technical bulletins and updates |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)