This 2008 Audi S8 factory service and repair manual is built for this exact year, engine and trim, covering the 5.2L V10 (engine code BSM) with the specifications and procedures Audi published for this car, not a generic full-size sedan reference.
Engines covered
- 5.2L V10 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2008 S8. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the sunroof assembly: the glass may not be properly secured to its frame and can detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 5 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
From a sunroof glass inspection to routine service on the V10 drivetrain, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 S8.
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
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is inoperative.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
Showing the 8 most recent of 201 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI S8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A SUDDEN BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD. THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR, THE DRIVER COULD SEE THAT THE GLASS SUN ROOF WAS AIRBORNE. AFTER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI S8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE GLASS SUN ROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS AIRBORNE. THE CAUSE
There is a possibility that the sunroof glass may detach from the vehicle's frame, posing a road hazard and increasing the risk of an accident.
AFTER A PERIOD OF ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT STOP THE CAR, AND THE ACCELERATION STOPP
The contact owns a 2008 Audi S8. The vehicle had previously been serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V415000 (Visibility). The contact stated that while driving at 85 MPH, the sunroof glass detach
