Does the 2024 Audi Q8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Audi Q8, the most recent reported on December 19, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q8?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (12 complaints), followed by service brakes (8).

How many 2024 Audi Q8 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Audi Q8 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi Q8.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Audi Q8 recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 356,894 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V251000 · reported April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 91 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 23V868000 · reported December 20, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 1,001 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system12
Service brakes8
Forward collision avoidance4
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Engine2
Structure2
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 14, 2026 · Electrical system
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 back in May and they said it was fixed but it wasn't. Waited for another appointment available for…

Aug 14, 2026 · Electrical system
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 mechanism (e-latch system) unlatched and partially opened the driver’s side door. The partial opening…

Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported
On […] about […], I was driving my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus (VIN […]) 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 backing out of a parking space next to a concrete column when my passenger-side mirror contacted the column…

Aug 1, 2026 · Electrical system
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron, VIN […], […]. Vehicle has had four documented electrical/drive system malfunctions in 12 months, all tied to high heat. We regularly drive our […] child in this vehicle and no longer feel safe doing so. …: Electrical system malfunction warning while driving. Taken to Audi dealer. …: Same…

Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical system
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 lights came on besides door ajar warning. The handles and locking mechanism on this q8 etron have already…

Q8 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	7	30	0	0
2022	3	2	0	0
2023	2	7	1	0
2024	3	23	1	1
2025	2	3	1	0
2026	1	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2019 Q8 has the most complaints (110). All Audi Q8 years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Audi Q8 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Audi Q8, the most recent reported on December 19, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q8?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (12 complaints), followed by service brakes (8).
How many 2024 Audi Q8 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 14, 2026.