Audi A8 Recall R/2016/144: Sunroof Glass May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- 60C3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A8 vehicles built between 1 April 2007 and 30 July 2008. The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: rebond glass panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUNROOF GLASS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. Remedy: Rebond glass panel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: sunroof glass may become loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rebond glass panel.
Are You Affected?
A8 built between 1 April 2007 and 30 July 2008 may be included. Audi estimates 42 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 60C3 or the DVSA reference R/2016/144. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| A4, A6, A8, TTFunction of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age | Urgent | R/2021/330 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2016/063 on 5 Apr 2016, for side airbag gas generator canister may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/220 on 23 Sep 2016, for third row seats may deform in event of a collision. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/144, launched 27 June 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.