Buying a used 2019 Audi Q8? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 Audi Q8 has 5 recalls in this group, covering a steering shaft bolt, cracking shock absorbers, possible fuel pump failure, rearview camera image loss, and lane departure warning deactivation. Steering and suspension hardware deserve repair documentation alongside checks of the electronic features. Its 108 owner complaints are unverified reports, with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN each recording 43, ENGINE 32, and STEERING 11. Those counts identify reported areas without confirming individual mechanical diagnoses.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify steering shaft bolt and shock absorber recall repairs.
- Request fuel pump recall completion and powertrain repair records.
- Check rearview camera operation and ask about lane warning deactivation.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi Q8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 and Q8 Steering Shaft Bolt May Loosen | Steering | critical |
| Audi Q7, Q8 and S5 shock absorbers may crack | Suspension | high |
| Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6, A7, Q8 Lane Departure Warning May Deactivate | Lane Departure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
108 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | None found |
| Power Train | 43 | None found |
| Engine | 32 | None found |
| Steering | 11 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 10 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 6 | None found |