Buying a used 2024 Audi Q8? Check these 3 recalls first
Both high-severity recalls here are airbag-related: a driver seat airbag that may be loose and a front passenger airbag that can switch itself off, alongside the common rearview camera display recall. Of 23 unverified NHTSA complaints, electrical reports lead, followed by service brakes, forward collision avoidance and vehicle speed control; one crash, one fire and one injury are reported. Brake-related complaints are more prominent here than in other Q8 years.
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.
- Confirm both airbag recalls were completed and that no airbag warning light is showing
- Watch that the passenger airbag status indicator behaves correctly with someone seated there
- Test the brakes carefully and ask the seller about any braking or cruise-control complaints
- 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 2024 Audi Q8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 and Q8 driver seat airbag may be loose | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi front passenger airbag may switch itself off | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
23 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 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 | 12 | None found |
| Brakes | 8 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Speed Control | 3 | None found |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |