14 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
These Audi vehicles were already repaired earlier under a different recall. Because of a software error, the lane departure warning system, the feature that alerts the driver if the car drifts out of its lane, may be switched off. The driver may not realize the system is off and may count on warnings that will not come. A dealer will update the software to correct it.
Audi is recalling certain 2019 through 2026 vehicles, including A6, A7, Q7, Q8 and e-tron models. A software error can keep the backup camera picture from showing on the screen the way it is supposed to. Because the rear camera view may not appear, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering what a driver must be able to see behind the vehicle.
On certain 2025 Audi Q7, Q8, RS Q8, and SQ8 vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the driver or front passenger may be missing a rivet. This rivet is what attaches the buckle to the seat belt stalk. Without it, the buckle may not properly secure the seat belt in place.
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display on affected vehicles may fail, meaning it can stop showing information to the driver.
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system may loosen. If it loosens, the system can deactivate the front passenger air bag, meaning the air bag would not be active for that seat.
The side air bag built into the driver's seat may not have been properly mounted to the seat's frame during assembly. Because it isn't attached the way it should be, the air bag may not work as intended if it needs to deploy.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Audi cars and SUVs because of a software problem with the backup camera display. When the vehicle is put into reverse, the screen may go blank or black instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will update the software in the infotainment unit, the system that runs the center screen.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Audi Q7 and Q8 SUVs because a component inside the fuel pump can break. When that happens, the fuel pump can fail.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 through 2021 Audi cars and SUVs, including A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and S and RS versions. These vehicles had repairs done under an earlier recall, and the rear axle alignment may not have been checked afterward as it should have been. Rear axle alignment that is off can wear the tires out early or wear them unevenly.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling certain 2021 and 2022 cars and SUVs because of a problem with the rear seat belts. The part of the belt that locks it in place for a child seat may switch off too early, so the child seat may not be held securely. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on protecting people in a crash. Dealers will check the middle rear seat belts and replace them if needed.
On certain Audi models, the lock nut on a rear axle trailing arm may break because of corrosion. If this happens, the rear axle can become misaligned, affecting how the vehicle handles.
On some 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles, a weld on a pipe that carries automatic transmission fluid was not made strong enough. This weak weld can allow transmission fluid to leak out of the vehicle.
On some of these Audi vehicles, a bolt connects the steering shaft to the steering gear, which is part of the system that lets the driver turn the wheels. That bolt may loosen over time. If it loosens enough, the connection between the steering shaft and the steering gear can weaken, so the driver may have less control over the direction of the vehicle.
Certain Audi Q7, Q8, and S5 vehicles have front shock absorbers with metal forks that may develop cracks over time. If a fork cracks, the shock absorber it holds in place can become loose. A loose shock absorber can affect how well the vehicle steers and handles the road.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering the 2019–2025 Audi Q8. 8 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi A6, A7, Q8 Lane Departure Warning May Deactivate" (NHTSA campaign 26V125000), reported Mar 4, 2026.
The 2021 Audi Q8 has the most, with 7 recalls. The 2025 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 14 Audi Q8 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: