This 2009 Audi S8 factory service and repair manual is built around the 5.2L V10 (engine code BSM) fitted to your car, so the specifications, torque values, and repair sequences it gives are the ones Audi published for this exact configuration rather than 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 2009 S8. One recall is on federal record for this model year. It covers the sunroof assembly: the glass may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame and can detach from the car while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 2 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the sunroof mounting or working through routine V10 service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2009 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 about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
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.
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
Showing the 8 most recent of 254 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
While driving on the highway my sunroof glass detached from the frame and flipped over to the back. It was still being held by about 5in of glue on the rear part of the frame and luckily it didn't dep
2009 AUDI S8 THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY. FULL BREAKING DID NOT DISCONNECT THROTTLE. BRAKED HARD AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. HAD TOWED INTO MIRAMAR
