Buying a used 2021 Audi SQ8? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2021 Audi SQ8 has 6 recalls in this group, including engine cylinder cracks, rear belts that may not secure child seats, rear axle alignment verification, camera image failures, and instrument panel display failure. Engine recall records are especially relevant to the purchase inspection. Its 3 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Power train appears in 2 reports, while electrical system and suspension each appear in 1.
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.
- Request engine cylinder crack recall completion records.
- Verify rear seat belt and rear axle alignment recall work.
- Test camera and instrument displays and review drivetrain service records.
- 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 SQ8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ7, SQ8, RS Models: Engine Cylinder Cracks | Engine | critical |
| 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 Models: Instrument Panel Display May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
| 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. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |