Buying a used 2025 Audi Q8? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls so far: seat belt buckles missing a rivet, shared with the 2025 Q7, and the rearview camera that may fail to display. Neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint file is nearly empty — three unverified NHTSA reports, one involving a crash, touching engine, air bags and forward collision avoidance. That thin record reflects how new the vehicle is rather than a proven track record, so the picture may change.
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.
- Check the VIN for the seat belt buckle recall and get proof of the fix
- Cycle the rearview camera several times to confirm the image always displays
- Ask whether any airbag, engine or driver-assistance warnings have appeared since delivery
- 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 buckles missing rivet | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |