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2007 Audi S8 Base

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2007 Audi S8 – front Unverified
Photo: Audi S8 (D3, 2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 21. Juli 2011, Velbert by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the D3 (D3, 2007–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Audi S8 (D3, 2. Facelift) – Frontansicht, 21. Juli 2011, Velbert by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Audi S8 ( 1070787) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: AUDI S8 D3 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Audi S8 (D3, 2. Facelift) – Heckansicht, 21. Juli 2011, Velbert by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: S8 D3 cockpit 2009 by Sven from Schilde, Belgium, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2007 Audi S8 Base is a 5.2-liter V10 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 15 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.2L V10
Displacement5.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (quattro)
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Audi S8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 9, 2016 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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.

Consequence: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V415000

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Audi S8

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Audi S8. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Structure1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 12, 2019 · Visibility
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI S8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI ALBANY (723 NEW LOUDON RD, LATHAM, NY 12110…”
Nov 6, 2019 · Structure
“DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY SUNROOF GLASS CAME OUT THE ENTIRE FRAME”
Oct 25, 2014 · Electrical System, Equipment
“THE ACTUAL REAR VIEW CAMERA SCREEN LIFTS OUT OF DASH IN THIS CAR. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHACEING MY CAR THE ENTIER SCREEN STOPPED LIFING OUT OF THE DASH THERE FOR I HAVE NO CAMERA OPERATION. ALL OF THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 AUDI S8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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