Reliable Auto DB

2024 Audi Q8 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Audi Q8 over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q8 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Camera, Front passenger seat weight sensor, and Side and window.

2019 Audi Q8
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Complaints

23

Per year

8

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 23), then Service brakes (8) and Forward collision avoidance (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (11 of 23). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Q8 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 3 complaints, 2 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Audi Q8. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

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 Front passenger seat weight sensor 2024-04-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V251000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Remedy Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Recall air bags, side and window 2023-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V868000
Summary 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 have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

Complaints by component (23 total)

Electrical system
12
Service brakes
8
Forward collision avoidance
4
Speed control
3
Engine
2
Structure
2
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

5202472025112026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Electrical vehicle started displaying electrical malfunction issue since December 2025, at the time Audi San Juan said there was not fix available at the time. Finally I was told that an issue fix was available, took it…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-14
  • "While traveling on a major freeway between 65mph and 70mph, vehicle alarms started sounding and numerous alarm / warning messages appeared on the dashboard display, while at the same time, the automatic door opening…"
    Electrical system, Structure · filed 2026-08-14
  • "On [XXX] about [XXX], I was driving my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus (VIN [XXX]) in a private parking garage while on the clock for work. I had just left a work meeting and was traveling back to my office. I was…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-12
  • "2024 Audi Q8 e-tron, VIN [XXX], [XXX]. Vehicle has had four documented electrical/drive system malfunctions in 12 months, all tied to high heat. We regularly drive our [XXX] child in this vehicle and no longer feel safe…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-01
  • "Opened passenger door, then closed it. Door would not latch and could not be closed or secured despite numerous attempts. Had to tie door shut via interior to safely get vehicle to repair shop. No warning or error…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Audi Q8 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 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 Sportback e-tron quattro — Automatic (2-speed) All-wheel drive 84 90 87 MPG / 296 mi range $900
Q8 Sportback e-tron ultra quattro — Automatic (2-speed) All-wheel drive 84 89 86 MPG / 300 mi range $900
Q8 e-tron quattro — Automatic (2-speed) All-wheel drive 80 83 81 MPG / 285 mi range $950
Q8 quattro 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 17 23 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 2024 Audi Q8 reliable?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Audi Q8 over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q8 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Camera, Front passenger seat weight sensor, and Side and window.

What are common problems with a 2024 Audi Q8?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 23), then Service brakes (8) and Forward collision avoidance (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (11 of 23). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Audi Q8 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Q8 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 3 complaints, 2 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Audi Q8 been recalled?

The 2024 Audi Q8 has 3 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 2024 Audi Q8?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2024 Audi Q8 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Audi Q8 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Audi Q8 is 68.3 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.