Audi recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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 from the car while driving.
What could happen
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A8 2007–2009
- Audi S8 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V415000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 536
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 27, 2007 to Jun 18, 2008
- Part
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 60C3
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Feb 15, 2023
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Oct 5, 2022
- Audi recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 23, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.