2007 Audi S8: common problems and reliability

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…

  • 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.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S8. See the full S8 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used S8 listings typically run $122,575–$136,269 across 2007 to 2026 model years.

Other S8 model years

Compare every S8 year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

Compare the S8 against its rivals