Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Audi Q8 has 3 recalls, 18 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
18
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
23V868000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may ...
24V251000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT ...
25V900000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A softwa...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2024 Audi Q8 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While operating my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron at 30 mph, I attempted to slow the vehicle to make a turn. U... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Hello, I would like to bring the below serious safety concern to your attention which will likely r... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake rotors warped around 33k miles under standard operating conditions. Manufacturer refused to r... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Owner: Jyima Ofori-Atta Vehicle: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron (55) VIN: WA15AAGEXRB031696 Current Mileage: Ap... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Whenever the physical brakes are engaged during daily "brake cleaning" during the first mile of driv... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CHARGING SYSTEM DEFECT: The manufacturer-supplied portable charger (rated 9.6kW at 240V/40A) deliver... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front passenger door doesn’t always open when using the inside door handle. When you pull the door h... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Failed/Malfunctioned Component: March 2025 - Air Conditioning (A/C) control valve, May 2025 - A/C... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On 3 separate occasions the vehicle has abruptly stopped while making a left turn endangering our li... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was approaching an intersection with my left hand turn signal on and there were no cars oncoming a... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Two years of break issues where the breaks shudder badly on and off - whole breaking system was repl... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Complaint Regarding Brake Safety Issue – 2024 Audi e-tron Q8 Launch Edition Under Warranty While dr... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Our Audiu Q8 has had a host of safety issues since purchased in December 2023 and we have been denie... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Driving at 70 mph car lost power to wheels and coasted to stop. No response from accelerator. Batte... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | From the first day I purchase the vehicle, even when the sales person was walking me through the veh... |
| May 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have two Q8 Etron, and this q8 is also having the same issue as my other q8. When the windows are ... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q8. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V8420... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have experienced a persistent brake vibration issue since I first acquired my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron ... |