2025 AUDI Q8
2 recalls, 4 complaints - 78 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
25V900000 Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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 M... Read more
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ... Read more
25V777000 Nov 12, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Consequence
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov o... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026 in the early evening, I was driving in the HOV lane of the freeway when the engine abruptly lost power. There was a warning light that came onto the dashboard but I did not see what it said as I was solely concerned about moving safely off to the shoulder in moderate traffic. Once I ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
Have been waiting for several months for Ford to remedy BOTH recalls. There obviously is no important reason for them to be productive and do the right thing so this issue will likely never be resolved unless I take action and file a complaint. The two issues are not even that critical so I furthe... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
Low beam lights quit randomly, running lights did once too. This has happened multiple times so I switch to hi beams before I crash. This is a documented safety issue and recall should include my car.
ENGINE
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
I believe my car has been burning oil. The oil was empty at our last oil change only about 60,000 miles on car and we have had to keep adding oil to the car since then. I got extra concerned also when I saw alot of kia souls same year have gotten recalled for oil consumption, yet my vin number wasnt... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 AUDI Q8
2025 Audi Q8 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 AUDI Q8
78 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
A9024852073747_1
Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
A9124022062466_5
Apr 18, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).
A9124022062466_5
Apr 18, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).
A9024842032113_9
Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9424792063739_2
Apr 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
A9024832059335_5
Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9424762073332_2
Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A9124992073629_1
Apr 8, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9124942073582_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
A9124962073585_1
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the myAudi app gives the message "Remote Start Fails with Error, "Timestamp error has occurred".
A2724712067906_5
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A5724342017082_1
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A9324442073481_1
Mar 21, 2024
119430 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database when the orientation light in the charging flap does not work in vehicles that have only one charging port.
A9324442073481_1
Mar 21, 2024
119431 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database when the orientation light in the charging flap does not work in vehicles that have only one charging port.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A1924552061918_6
Mar 12, 2024
119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A942473201274917
Mar 9, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A2724682073284_1
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a 48V MHEV electrical system fault with DTC U04690.
A2724682073284_1
Mar 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there is a 48V MHEV electrical system fault with DTC U04690.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A4024752047920_9
Mar 8, 2024
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
SM 09-2024
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
SM 09-2024
Mar 5, 2024
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
A6424982062828_4
Feb 9, 2024
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
This bulletin provides information when the rear side windows are milky/cloudy in appearance.
A9124682072959_1
Feb 9, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
A9124632044694_3
Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A9124622072901_1
Feb 7, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when the wireless connection for the Audi Smartphone Interface drops out in specific areas.
A702486204441710
Jan 30, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
A702486204441710
Jan 30, 2024
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
A8524272072609_1
Jan 4, 2024
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when there is a whistling noise in the vehicle interior when the HVAC blower is active.
A2023642067759_3
Dec 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is a ticking/thumping noise in the passenger compartment (rear) - EVAP Charcoal filter line (N80).
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A4223542038689_8
Dec 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A2023642067759_3
Dec 12, 2023
071420 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS
This bulletin provides information for when there is a ticking/thumping noise in the passenger compartment (rear) - EVAP Charcoal filter line (N80).
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A6423962062828_3
Nov 16, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
This bulletin provides information for when the rear side windows are milky/cloudy in appearance.
A9023562032113_8
Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A9123482068839_2
Nov 16, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin has information for when there is a noise from the front door loudspeaker (Frame).
A9123482068839_2
Nov 16, 2023
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This bulletin has information for when there is a noise from the front door loudspeaker (Frame).
A6923012059201_7
Nov 15, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information for when high beam assist or traffic sign detection limited, DTC 12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module.
A9023552055188_7
Nov 15, 2023
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the individual overhead view cameras are inoperative, the picture is blurry or fogged up, DTCs B200FFA, B127C04, C12AE02.
A9323332063427_5
Nov 15, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information for when the high voltage battery control module reports under the wrong diagnostic address after replacement.
A9323332063427_5
Nov 15, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the high voltage battery control module reports under the wrong diagnostic address after replacement.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A2723622069747_5
Nov 15, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A9023532058077_8
Nov 15, 2023
282000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
A9123462064681_4
Nov 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.
A6623042030471_7
Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A9023522059891_5
Nov 10, 2023
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.
A0023812070568_2
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9023492071958_1
Oct 30, 2023
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
This bulletin provides information for when the DTC C12D5FA is stored; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense fault, and Audi cruise assist inoperable.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A0123812028842_4
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023752066297_3
Oct 9, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
A0023742052680_4
Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A9223372056963_2
Oct 2, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information on repairing the corrugated hose for the windshield washer system.
A912330206211511
Sep 20, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information on reinstalling the navigation database when DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1 is stored in the 005F.
A4623512051095_8
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A462350202258412
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623522054385_3
Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
A4623492067132_2
Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
A462348203418124
Sep 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023732061669_2
Sep 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023712070568_1
Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
A4023682047920_8
Sep 7, 2023
163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the front end dash panel when the vehicle is moving.
AUD4927ENG
Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
44134220225637
Feb 18, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
AUDI Q8 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI Q8 across all model years (2019, 2026).
26
Total Recalls
305
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths