Model year

2009 Audi A8

Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 19, 2009 to Apr 25, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1536 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2009 sedan
Severity index20.02009 sedans average 8.2
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2009 Audi A8 peaked in 2009, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522009220112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

20% of complaints about the 2009 Audi A8 name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Stability and traction control
1
Engine and cooling
1
Lighting
1
Latches and locks
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2009 Audi A8

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi A8
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
16V-415Jun 9, 2016Sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frameVisibility and wipers536Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2009 Audi A8

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 25, 2025Failure Apr 25, 2025133,878 milesSaint Paul, INSun/moon roof assembly

    The contact owns a 2009 Audi A8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 133,878.

    NHTSA complaint 11656775
  2. Filed Jun 5, 2021Failure Apr 30, 2021Iowa City, IAElectrical system, Latch

    1: My passenger door sensitive door closing sensor is not working 2: my sunroof is off track and makes noises 3: battery cord is corroded. There is no where in the world to get 1 right now apparently. I bought a brand new battery and car still doesn’t pull energy from the battery so I’m scared the car won’t start very soon

    NHTSA complaint 11419727
  3. Filed Apr 10, 2014Failure Dec 15, 20115,390 milesCamas, WAExterior lighting

    MULTIPLE COMPONENT FAILURES RELATIVE TO TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. BOTH TRUNK MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACE IN 12/11 UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. SEALED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT WATER TIGHT WHICH CAUSED FAILURE OF CIRCUIT BOARDS AND LED LIGHTS. ONE OF THE TWO REPLACEMENT UNITS HAS ALSO FAILED AGAIN (18 MO. IN SERVICE AND 6000 MILES) LIGHTS HAVE FAILED IN THIS UNIT AS WELL, CAUSING POTENTIAL HAZARD DUE TO LACK OF ILLUMINATION EXPERIENCED IDENTICAL FAILURE ON MY 2007 AUDI S8 WHICH IS THE SAME CHASSIS PLATFORM AS THE VEHICLE ABOVE. A TOTAL OF FOUR OF THESE TAIL LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON THESE TWO VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO COLLISIONS OR EVENTS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE OR AFFECTED THE INTEGRITY OF THE LIGHTING UNIT . APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IN REVIEWING SOME OF THE AUDI CHAT BOARDS, THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS D3 PLATFORM. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10578903
  4. Filed Dec 11, 2009Failure Nov 20, 20095,050 milesSAN Antonio, TXElectronic stability control (esc)Crash

    CAR HANDLING SYSTEM WENT OUT OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND STEERING CONTROL CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE SENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN OFF THE ROAD. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10295397
  5. Filed Aug 19, 2009Failure Apr 17, 20099,033 milesFarmingdale, NJEngine

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 AUDI A8. WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE ON THE ENGINE BEGAN VIBRATING AND WHENEVER THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND THEN SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS AND EACH TIME THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 9033.

    NHTSA complaint 10280964
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

453 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
  • TSB_2070568_5 Aug 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
  • TSB_2070568_4 Jul 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
  • TSB_2075530_2 Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
  • A2724842074729_2 Dec 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
  • A0124482014753_13 Dec 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
  • A9124872024323_11 Nov 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
  • A9124842018187_17 Nov 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
  • A0024992070568_3 Nov 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
  • CampTip_RNA_Audi Oct 7, 2024 · Other
    Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
  • A5724652022032_11 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
  • A1524532075530_1 Oct 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
  • A4624592069078_2 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
  • A4524492075120_1 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
  • A4424082074846_2 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
  • A0024932002047_13 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
  • A9124432074929_1 Aug 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
  • A4424062074846_1 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
  • A3724222074826_1 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
  • A9124432074929_1 Aug 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
  • A4424062074846_1 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
  • A3724222074826_1 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
  • A9124322018187_16 Jul 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
  • A2724762074729_1 Jul 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
  • A0024872002047_12 Jul 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
  • A9424822074347_1 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
  • A9124252018187_15 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
  • A9124162018187_14 Jun 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
  • A9424822074347_1 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
  • A9124252018187_15 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
  • A9124162018187_14 Jun 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
  • A5724432027368_5 May 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
  • A5724422025031_3 May 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
  • A0024852021205_8 May 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
  • A5724432027368_5 May 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
  • A5724422025031_3 May 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
  • A0024852021205_8 May 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
  • A9024842032113_9 Apr 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
  • A5724342017082_1 Apr 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
  • 461335201713011 Apr 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brakes squeel
  • 44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 44134420225638 Nov 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 44134220225637 Feb 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 44133520225635 Jan 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 43132320187659 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Self-leveling compressor inoperative
  • 43131720336661 May 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
  • 40133520231873 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
  • 40133420181945 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 40122720243183 Nov 8, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clicking noise from wheel bearing
  • 44144920225639 Apr 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 441450202256310 May 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 48145920172667 Jun 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
  • 46148620225845 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
  • 40144120181946 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 40144020231874 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
  • 48146220172668 Sep 23, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
  • 44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 48146320282204 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
  • 441456202256311 Dec 8, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 4313172033666 May 8, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.