This page covers 3 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Audi Q8.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2025 Audi Q8 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a seatbelt defect where the front driver and passenger buckles may detach in a crash, leaving occupants unrestrained at the moment they need protection most.
The buckle assembly may be missing a rivet that anchors it to the seat belt stalk, which can cause the belt to loosen or pull free on impact. There is also a software issue where the rearview camera image may fail to appear when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seat belt buckles may have a manufacturing defect that allows them to loosen or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi will replace the front seat belt buckles at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
