2019 Audi Q8: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
107
Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
18.7
Severity index
Severity index 18.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Audi Q8 ranks 105 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 15% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 | 40.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 43 | 40.2% |
| ENGINE | 31 | 29.0% |
| STEERING | 11 | 10.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 9.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 8.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 5.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 2.8% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 43 of 107 complaints (40.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V149000 | 16/03/2020 | STEERING | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. |
| 19V114000 | 20/02/2019 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. |
| 22V516000 | 20/07/2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. |
| 25V900000 | 19/12/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 requi |
| 26V125000 | 04/03/2026 | LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.