This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Audi Rs Q8.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2024 Audi RS Q8 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag system: the driver's side airbag may be improperly mounted and fail to restrain the driver in a crash, and a separate issue can cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate and not deploy at all.
Both airbag concerns affect occupant protection directly. The mounting problem with the driver's side airbag means the bag may shift or perform poorly during a side impact, leaving the driver without full cushioning. The passenger airbag issue stems from a fault in the front passenger seat sensor, which classifies the seat and controls whether the airbag is active. When the sensor misreads the seat as empty or occupied by a child, it can suppress the airbag, meaning an adult passenger would have no airbag protection in a frontal collision. There is also a visibility concern: a software error can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the screen when reversing, reducing the driver's ability to see pedestrians, cyclists, or obstacles directly 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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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical connection in the front passenger seat's occupant detection system control module may loosen, causing the front passenger air bag to deactivate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag may not be properly attached to the seat frame, which could prevent it from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag mounting and reinstall it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
