Audi Q8 Recalls

The Audi Q8 has 19 recalls spanning 2019 through 2026, with the most serious being a 2019 steering shaft bolt that can loosen and cause sudden, complete loss of steering control. A separate 2019 issue involves the fuel delivery module inside the tank failing, which can cut engine power without warning while driving.

On 2025 models, two seatbelt recalls overlap: front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that anchors the buckle to its stalk, and separately, buckles on some vehicles were not manufactured correctly and can loosen or detach entirely in a crash. On 2023-2024 models, the driver's side airbag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame and may not restrain the occupant in a side impact. The 2024 model year has a passenger seat sensor that can incorrectly classify the front passenger and leave the airbag deactivated in a crash.

Rearview camera failures appear across a wide span of production. A software error affecting 2019-2026 vehicles can prevent the camera image from displaying at all. On 2022 models, a related software problem causes the image to fail to appear when the driver first shifts into reverse, and a separate infotainment system fault on 2021-2022 vehicles can also leave the camera display blank. A 2021 model year issue similarly causes the rearview image to go dark.

On the mechanical side, 2021 models have a rear axle lock nut that can break and misalign the rear wheels, causing loss of control. That same year, a rear seat belt retractor issue can leave a child restraint system unsecured, and a software fault can cause the instrument panel display to go dark, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it. The 2021 model year also carries a tire wear concern tied to rear axle misalignment from the lock nut defect.

The 2019-2021 fuel pump can fail internally and stall the engine. On 2020 models, a transmission fluid pipe weld can fail and leak fluid onto the road, creating a slipping hazard for other vehicles. The 2019 front shock absorber forks can crack and loosen, impairing steering feel and control. Going back to 2019, a lane departure warning system software error, introduced during a prior repair attempt, can leave that system silently deactivated without the driver knowing.