https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi Q8. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:49:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-26V125000-audi-audi-q8-2019 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2177673 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck towing a boat on a trailer. The contact did not notice that the vehicle in front was coming from a stop, which caused the accident. During the crash, the engine of the boat detached, causing damage. The contact was concerned that the Audi Pre Sense Front Braking feature https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2177674 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck towing a boat on a trailer. The contact did not notice that the vehicle in front was coming from a stop, which caused the accident. During the crash, the engine of the boat detached, causing damage. The contact was concerned that the Audi Pre Sense Front Braking feature https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2173454 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Piston slap issues. The manufacturer is aware of the engine failure issues. They extended the engine warranty coverage from 50k to 80k miles knowing that the engine piston slap is an extreme issue but they won’t issue a total and complete recall. Owners have to identify that issue and have to specifically bring it in to have it bore scoped. If an owner isn’t aware of the noise and goes over the 80 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2171815 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Audi Q8 failed water pump leading to severe loss of power and a major safety issue. I was merging on a very busy highway when I had loss of power with my children in the vehicle. This was alarming as I was not able to accelerate as anticipated and had no warning/notice that this was going to occur, and others around me did not know what was going on as well. This is a known complaint and issue in https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2169579 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof imploded while we were driving on I-10. It sounded like a loud gunshot. The panel of the sunroof that elevates shattered. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2169236 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine failed at 78,990 from an manufacturer defect that Audi knows about for the last couple of years. Audi extended warranty due to the failure to 8 years or 80K miles. The engines can lock up due to a piston failure in the scored cylinder walls causing a crash. Oil consumption is very high causing vehicle to burn oil and not pass smoke test. Please investigate these engine failure and manufactu https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2169015 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Owner: Jyima Ofori-Atta Vehicle: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron (55) VIN: WA15AAGEXRB031696 Current Mileage: Approximately 6,335 miles Dealer: Audi Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, CA Lease Start Date: February 1, 2025 Car charging issue I recently received my vehicle back from service following an extended stay related to recurring charging system and software issues. While the vehicle has been returned to me, my p https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2167707 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Due to a leak in the rear axle that is connected to the differential, it caused the entire differential to fail. The bearing within the differential completely failed due to contaminated oil. The Q8s are known to have this occur but only in year models 2020-2022. My Q8 is a 2019 and Audi is aware of these issues given technical service bulletins available but doesnt want to take responsibility as https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2167825 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dash Delamination: The leather dashboard is experiencing severe delamination and pulling away from the substrate, specifically in the area surrounding the passenger-side airbag. I believe this condition poses two significant safety risks: Airbag Interference: The detached and warped material may obstruct, delay, or alter the deployment path of the passenger-side airbag during a collision. Visibi https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2167826 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dash Delamination: The leather dashboard is experiencing severe delamination and pulling away from the substrate, specifically in the area surrounding the passenger-side airbag. I believe this condition poses two significant safety risks: Airbag Interference: The detached and warped material may obstruct, delay, or alter the deployment path of the passenger-side airbag during a collision. Visibi https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2167827 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dash Delamination: The leather dashboard is experiencing severe delamination and pulling away from the substrate, specifically in the area surrounding the passenger-side airbag. I believe this condition poses two significant safety risks: Airbag Interference: The detached and warped material may obstruct, delay, or alter the deployment path of the passenger-side airbag during a collision. Visibi https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2167597 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine (internal mechanical failure) malfunctioned. The vehicle developed a persistent ticking/knocking noise from the engine bay, and the authorized Audi dealer diagnosed the issue as requiring a full engine replacement. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. A catastrophic engine failure presents a risk of sudden loss of power, stalling, or engine seizure, which cou https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2166346 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My cameras are not working sometimes. I received a recall notification on my app regarding backup camera. I did a software update at the dealer audi of queens on 1/6/26. Cameras were working fine for a week, but now I started having issues again. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2025 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2024 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2023 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2022 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2021 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2020 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-q8-2019 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2155621 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Whenever the physical brakes are engaged during daily "brake cleaning" during the first mile of driving, or whenever the regenerative brakes do not engage, or when the physical brakes are engaged under heaving braking where the regenerative braking system's braking capacity is exceeded, the vehicle shudders as the brakes grip and slip. When inspected by Audi of Mendham, the service technician note https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2151084 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. Failed/Malfunctioned Component: March 2025 - Air Conditioning (A/C) control valve, May 2025 - A/C line and seals. 2. Safety Risk: I heard an explosion underneath the vehicle shortly after parking the vehicle in a shopping center. Upon quick inspection, I did not initially observe any obvious broken parts, components, nor any warning lamps, messages or symptoms. The following day while charging https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2151085 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. Failed/Malfunctioned Component: March 2025 - Air Conditioning (A/C) control valve, May 2025 - A/C line and seals. 2. Safety Risk: I heard an explosion underneath the vehicle shortly after parking the vehicle in a shopping center. Upon quick inspection, I did not initially observe any obvious broken parts, components, nor any warning lamps, messages or symptoms. The following day while charging https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#recall-25V777000-audi-audi-q8-2025 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2147790 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was having noise from engine and and I received a letter from extended warranty for an production defect in piston skirt. I sent my car for an evaluation in the Audi of Manhattan and I was told that my car falls under the engine piston skirt defect.i have the pictures from Audi Manhattan inspection that the engine piston walls have scratches.i was denied coverage under extension warranty because https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2141058 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Front passenger door doesn’t always open when using the inside door handle. When you pull the door handle the door partially unlatches not allowing the door to open. You must then release the door handle and then repull the handle for the door totally unlatch and open. I was told by the dealership that these electric door latch’s are poorly designed. Cars been in the dealership 6 times for this https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2139820 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water pump failed coolant leaked all over the vehicle five years old and a $7500 repair vacuum seals and most of the engine is damaged from the coolant. I have the video from the dealership but can’t upload https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2135309 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Faulty water pump → allowed coolant to migrate into the vacuum lines (a place coolant should never be). •This led to turbo underboost faults (loss of power) even though the turbo itself is fine. •The contaminated vacuum system now requires replacement of the vacuum shut-off valve and possibly other vacuum components. •Because of how the parts are placed, the repair requires removing the front bump https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q8#complaint-2133315 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Catastrophic engine failure on Audi Q8 3.0L turbo. Per service manager it a know issue and Audi just sent out a letter extending engine warranty to 80,000 miles. Per Audiworld forum Audi is replacing some engines and charging some owners $27,000 Audi needs to be investigated and held accountable for people that have faulty engines and can make the car crash when engine locks up