Audi Q8 Body Problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 5 model years.
Complaints by Year
Worst year: 2019. Best year: 2025.
Owner Reports
A representative sample of complaints filed with NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel suddenly turned to the right causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the curb and dirt. After the cra...
Many times my 2020 SQ8 instrument pannel lights up , even just pulling out of my garage , and indicates that my RIGHT Front Tire is low/ or flat ( low tire warning ) and to check Right passenger side for damage .??? . ( each time (10-2...
SEATBELT APPARATUS AND SEAT DETACHED DURING REAR END MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
I am writing to formally document an urgent and ongoing safety issue with my new Audi Q8 (VIN [XXX] rrently has fewer than 1,100miles. On my recent visit to my local Audi authorized dealer's service department (Tuesday, 4/21/2026), I ...
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in the rain, the automatic braking system sensors engaged. There was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The driver believed...
Wheel arch on the front passenger side flew off on the highway. There was no visible issues that the piece was loose as it’s been on the car securely for 45k miles.
Air conditioning failure, evaporator failure; known issue with Audi Q7, Audi Q8 not included in limited extended warranty
The door locking on the Audi Q8 is consistently malfunctioning, indicating either open doors or locked doors that can still be opened. This poses an urgent safety risk as it increases the potential for theft and unauthorized access to th...
Took Audi Q8 in Jan 29 2024 do to 2 indicates one was a low oil, and a week before a Addaptive Lighting Warning came on my vehicle 2x , the following day to Warning light did NOT appear but the Blind Spot/Lane Assist lights did not opera...
Alternator / Generator issue causing car to electrical malfunction.
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q8. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and she was notified of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V742000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that she was i...
- Problem: Locking system malfunctions leaving at least one door in an unlocked state. The door(s) can be opened while the ignition is on and the car is not in park or when the car is parked with the ignition off. - Safety risks: Carjac...