Audi Q8 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi Q8 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 13 (109 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 3 (from 28 complaints), 2021 at 4 (from 30 complaints), and 2024 at 8 (from 23 complaints). The Audi Q8 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2019 Audi Q8, 23 of 109 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2020
2021
2024
2025–26
Audi Q8 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi Q8. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 19 |
| 2025 Too early | 2 | 3 | 2 | Air bags, Forward collision avoidance | 64.6 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 8 | 23 | 3 | Electrical system | 68.3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 20 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 4 | 30 | 7 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 3 | 28 | 3 | Engine | 18 |
| 2019 → Most | 13 | 109 | 5 | Powertrain | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/55R19 to 285/40R22 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-149 covers certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles: the bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in loss of steering control. The campaign lists 229 vehicles; dealers inspect and replace the bolt as needed. Recall 22V-516 covers certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8 and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles: a component inside the fuel pump may break and cause pump failure. That campaign lists 49,443 vehicles across those models; dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 19V-114 covers certain 2019 Q8 (and Q7/S5) vehicles whose front shock-absorber forks may crack (34 vehicles).
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q8 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 3 (from 28 complaints), 2021 at 4 (from 30 complaints), and 2024 at 8 (from 23 complaints).
Which Audi Q8 year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 13 (109 complaints). On the 2019 Audi Q8, 23 of 109 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Audi Q8 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi Q8 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi Q8 years are too early to compare?
The Audi Q8 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does an Audi Q8 take?
0W-20; capacity is about 8 quarts with filter.
What does recall 20V-149 cover on the Q8?
Certain 2019 Q8 and 2017-2019 Q7 vehicles: the bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may not be properly tightened—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes does the Q8 use?
About 265/55R19 to 285/40R22 depending on trim.