Buying a used 2025 Audi Q8? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2025 Audi Q8 has 2 recalls in this group, covering a missing seat belt buckle rivet and a rearview camera image failure. The buckle issue makes restraint repair documentation a particular priority, while the camera recall concerns visibility when reversing. NHTSA lists 4 unverified owner complaints, with 1 each in electrical system, structure, engine, and unknown or other. Those reports include 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries, without establishing what caused the crash.
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 VIN-specific completion of the seat belt buckle rivet recall.
- Confirm the camera recall repair and test the reverse image.
- Ask about electrical, structural, or engine problems and related repairs.
- 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 2025 Audi Q8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 and Q8 Seat Belt Buckle Missing Rivet | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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 | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |