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Audi Q8 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 194 owner complaints for the Audi Q8. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi Q8 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi Q8 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2024 Audi Q8 | 3 | 23 | |
| 2021 Audi Q8 | 7 | 30 | |
| 2020 Audi Q8 | 3 | 28 | |
| 2019 Audi Q8 | 5 | 110 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi Q8: questions owners ask
Which Audi Q8 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi Q8 model years with the most are the 2019 (110), 2021 (30) and 2020 (28). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi Q8 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (23), 2020 (28) and 2021 (30), out of 4 model years from 2019 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi Q8 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Audi Q8 model years, 20 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (7), 2019 (5) and 2020 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi Q8 years have the most stalling complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Audi Q8 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2019 (10) and 2021 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Audi Q8 years have the most engine failure complaints?
10 owner complaints across 2 Audi Q8 model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2019 (7) and 2020 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Audi Q8 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi Q8's first-time failure rate ranged from 9.1% for cars first registered in 2020 to 9.6% for 2018, across 3 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, exhaust, emissions and leaks. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.