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Buying a used 2021 Audi RS Q8? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls, headed by a critical one for engine cylinders that may crack on SQ7, SQ8 and RS engines. Below that: a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not secure a child seat, rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear, and three overlapping display and backup camera actions. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Only two unverified NHTSA complaints exist, both electrical with one steering mention — too few to show a pattern.
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 records on the cracked-cylinder recall and any engine work, plus a compression or leak-down check
- Confirm the rear suspension nut and rear seat belt recalls were completed
- Inspect rear tire wear and verify the dashboard and backup camera displays function
- 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 RS Q8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ7, SQ8 and RS Engine Cylinders May Crack | Engine | critical |
| 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 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
2 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 | 2 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |