Audi S8 2009

Model S8 made in 2009 by Audi got 1 consumer complain as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 5.2, guzzler engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
5.2, Guzzler 10Semiautomatic, 6 gears413/19/1515.7/25.7/19.0325Premium4302MIDSIZE CARS25-Jul-08

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SA-19H104/01/2011SA-19H1 REV 210038589Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb06/22/2011
SA-19H103/01/201110038589Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm06/22/2011
SA-19H103/01/201110038589Ready06/22/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SA-19H104/01/2011SA-19H1 REV 210038589Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb06/22/2011
SA-19H103/01/201110038589Ready06/22/2011
SA-19H103/01/201110038589Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm06/22/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-01-10-1309/01/201010035249Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without sig02/11/2011
TSB-01-10-0906/01/201010035248Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner misfire detected; dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without signi02/11/2011
TSB-24-09-0805/08/200910030784Audi: engine will not start with possible mil/epc on (p0087, p0088, p310b). engine doesn't start. the following dtc entries may be logged in the fault memory individually or in combination: fuel rail/system pressure too low-p0087; fuel ra12/02/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
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TSB-94-12-9210/24/201210047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. models 1996-2013 - all m12/07/2012
POWER TRAIN
SA-4832606/01/201110038586Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm06/22/2011
SA-19H1-1006/01/201110038588Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm06/22/2011
SA-US-0606/01/201110038585Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign. *rm06/22/2011
SA-19H1-F106/01/201110038584Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak. *rm06/22/2011
SA-19H1-0806/01/201110038587Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm06/22/2011
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TSB-30-11-1012/02/201110043275Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position. *pe03/08/2012
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING
TSB-30-11-1012/02/201110043275Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position. *pe03/08/2012
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB-30-11-1012/02/201110043275Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position. *pe03/08/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
SB-57-09-0704/21/200910030686Audi: one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a door handle touch sensor must be replaced; other wise, the vehicle locks function normally, such as whe11/10/2009
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/09/200916671
 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 audi, san diego. audi america brought in and blamed floor mats. i paid $2300 to replace throttle control modules after audi refused to do so. *jb

Car dealers selling


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CASAN DIEGOMIRAMAR AUDI