Visibility Problems of Audi A8

Audi A8 owners have reported 17 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun/moon roof assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Audi A8

The Wiper problem

Complaint: authorized dealer non-compliance with NHTSA compliance recall 25v900 (rearview camera software, fmvss no. 111). Vehicle is a 2019 Audi A8 subject to recall 25v900, issued by the manufacturer in January 2026.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof glass frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A8. While driving approximately 70 mph, a loud booming noise was heard and the glass sun roof suddenly shattered. The sun roof was closed at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to Audi of lafayette located in lafayette, louisiana.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problem

2004 Audi A8l, purchased in 07/2004. Front wipers "hesitated" in the rain a couple of times. Local dealer said could not reproduce. A few months later, wipers completely stopped, while driving at highway speeds, leaving me without visibility for several minutes.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wipers suddenly stop mid-swipe and park!!!   Read details...




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