2025 Audi Q8
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 110 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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My Audi is having a central locking malfunction and my newborn has been repeatedly trapped in the backseat due to the door not being able to open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 4 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing dynamic brake support/brake assist.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-17
Also filed under Air bags
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
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On July 4, 2026 in the early evening, I was driving in the HOV lane of the freeway when the engine abruptly lost power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-12-03Seat belts25V777000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K.
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2026-01-14Back over prevention25V900000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Audi Q8 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V777000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V900000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Audi Q8 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q8?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q8 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.