16
recalls
The Audi Q8 has 16 recalls covering 751,067 vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (9). The 2026 Audi Q8 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 43 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 2021: 9
Units affected
751K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
43
+72.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2019 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 15.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 15.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 15.8% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi Q8, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
43 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system78
- Engine50
- Power train50
- Unknown or other23
- Steering17
- Forward collision avoidance15
- Fuel/propulsion system15
- Complaints
- 202
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 4
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi Q8 by component
- Back over prevention4 · 536K units
- Air bags2 · 1,092 units
- Seat belts2 · 46K units
- Suspension2 · 41K units
- Electrical system1 · 44K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 49K units
- Lane departure1 · 1,620 units
- Power train1 · 531 units
Audi Q8 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Audi Q8 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Audi Q8. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi Q8 have?
16 recalls cover the Audi Q8, for 751,067 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is back over prevention (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Audi Q8?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi Q8?
Electrical system: named in 78 of the 202 safety complaints about the Audi Q8, then engine (50). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.