Buying a used 2024 Audi SQ8? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2024 Audi SQ8 has 2 recalls in this group, addressing side airbag mounting and a rearview camera that may fail to show an image. Recall repair documentation and a working reverse camera are specific review points. Its 2 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Electrical system appears in 2 reports, while lane departure and forward collision avoidance each appear in 1. These categories warrant questions about prior warning-system faults.
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 side airbag mounting recall completion by VIN.
- Test the reverse camera and request recall repair records.
- Ask about electrical, lane-departure, and collision-warning faults.
- 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 SQ8
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 and Q8 Side Airbag Mounting | AIR Bags | high |
| 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 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |