The 2007 Audi S8 has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and structure. Owners most often flag extremely high maintenance and repair costs — routine service, tires, and brakes are very expensive; major repairs (turbos, transmission, engine mounts) can cost $5,000-$15,000+. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
3
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Audi S8 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
visibility
1
structure
1
electrical system
1
equipment
1
Recalls affecting the 2007 S8
visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Campaign 16V415000
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, …
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is strongly positive regarding the vehicle's core proposition as a high-performance luxury sedan, described as a "sleeper rocket with insane comfort" and "the best balance of comfort and performance possible." The twin-turbo 4.0L V8 (EA825) eng
Extremely high maintenance and repair costs — Routine service, tires, and brakes are very expensive; major repairs (turbos, transmission, engine mounts) can cost $5,000-$15,000+. Frequency: very frequent.
Turbocharger failure due to oil screen blockage — A known defect in the D4 generation 4.0T engine where a restrictive oil screen can starve the turbos of oil, leading to catastrophic failure. Subject to a recall/service action (TSB 2044640). Frequency: very frequent.
Faulty Belt Starter Generator (BSG) — Affects D5 generation models (and other Audis) as part of "Emissions Service Action 27BQ"; the unit can fail without warning around 40,000 miles. Replacement is covered by recall. Frequency: recurrent.
Air suspension reliability concerns — Noted as a potential high-cost failure point as the vehicle ages, with repairs described as "horrendous." Frequency: recurrent.
Early rocker arm issues (EA825 engine) — Affected some early D5 generation engines; revised parts were implemented in late 2018. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S8.
Typical used price
Used S8 listings typically run $122,575–$136,269 across 2007 to 2026 model years.