Buying a used 2021 Audi Q8? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls for one model year, though none carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning: a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, the fuel pump, rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear, and three separate display and camera items. The 30 unverified NHTSA complaints skew electrical, with engine, power train and fuel system next; no crashes, fires or injuries reported.
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.
- Ask for recall completion records covering the rear suspension nut and the rear seat belt
- Inspect rear tires for uneven or inner-edge wear and ask if the rear axle alignment recall was done
- Confirm the dashboard display and backup camera power up normally, with no blank screens
- 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 2021 Audi Q8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump can fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi Sedans and SUVs May Lose Dashboard Display | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
30 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 13 | Yes |
| Engine | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Fuel System | 4 | Yes |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |