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2019 Audi Q8 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Audi Q8 holds 109 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 13 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Q8 years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Lane departure, software, Camera, and Fuel pump.

2019 Audi Q8
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Complaints

109

Per year

13

Recalls

5

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (44 of 109), then Powertrain (43) and Engine (33). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2020

The 2020 Q8 has 28 complaints, 3 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Audi Q8. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall lane departure, software 2026-03-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V125000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Recall Fuel pump 2022-07-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V516000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Recall Steering 2020-03-16 · NHTSA campaign 20V149000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 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 a loss of steering control.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Recall suspension, front, shock absorber 2019-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 19V114000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Complaints by component (109 total)

Electrical system
44
Powertrain
43
Engine
33
Steering
11
Fuel and propulsion system
10
Speed control
6
Exterior lighting
3
Suspension
3
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Seat belts
2
Structure
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

17201919202042021142022322023920245202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Engine overheated and dash warning light did not illuminate until coolant was completely overheated. i followed the light, pulled off the road and let the engine idle until the light when away as directed and proceeded…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-24
  • "I own a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI that has been regularly maintained and serviced through authorized Audi dealerships. The abnormal engine ticking/knocking did not suddenly begin at 91,000 miles. A similar noise could be…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "I have experienced multiple events in which the there is a central locking system malfunction which renders the fob, door lock button, and at times, the door handle nonfunctional and effectively traps occupants in the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-07
  • "My car is a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0L V6 with only 41,831 miles. My emergency light went on and I brought it my locat Audi Dealer. The inspection revealed that the coolant pump was leaking internally, contaminating the entire…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-05-08
  • "I own a 2019 Audi Q8. The vehicle was in the dealership’s possession for approximately three (3) weeks for service. During that time, I was not informed of any significant mechanical concerns or issues. After retrieving…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Audi Q8 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Q8 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2019–present
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).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Audi Q8 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Audi Q8 holds 109 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 13 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Q8 years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Lane departure, software, Camera, and Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2019 Audi Q8?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (44 of 109), then Powertrain (43) and Engine (33). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Audi Q8 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Q8 has 28 complaints, 3 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Audi Q8 been recalled?

The 2019 Audi Q8 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Audi Q8?

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2019 Audi Q8 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Audi Q8 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Audi Q8 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.