Audi SQ8 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the Audi SQ8 (model years 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi SQ8 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 3 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 of 7 | |
| Power train | 2 | 1 of 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020–2025 | 356,894 |
| 25V777000 | Nov 12, 2025 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2025 | 61 |
| 25V201000 | Mar 31, 2025 | Electrical system: software | 2021 | 44,387 |
| 23V868000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2023–2024 | 1,001 |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 | 6,076 |
| 22V742000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 170,296 |
| 22V034000 | Jan 26, 2022 | Tires | 2021 | 31,058 |
| 21V825000 | Oct 20, 2021 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2022 | 2,857 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.