Does the 2025 Audi Q8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 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 2025 Audi Q8?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2025 Audi Q8 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Audi Q8 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 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.

2025 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.

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · reported November 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 61 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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 on November 14, 2025.

Most reported problems

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

Air bags1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Jul 14, 2026 · Engine
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 pulled to the…

Apr 22, 2026 · Unknown or other
I am writing to formally document an urgent and ongoing safety issue with my new Audi Q8 (VIN […] rrently has fewer than 1,100miles. On my recent visit to my local Audi authorized dealer's service department (Tuesday, 4/21/2026), I brought the vehicle in for a “central lock malfunction” warning and was advised that…

Feb 17, 2026 · Air bags · 11,700 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck towing a boat on a trailer. The contact did not notice that the vehicle in front was coming from a stop, which caused the accident. During the crash, the engine of the boat detached…

Q8 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2025 Audi Q8 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 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 2025 Audi Q8?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2025 Audi Q8 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

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