Large SUV
2019 Audi Q8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 178 complaints about the 2019 Audi Q8 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
178
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
19 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Lane Departure › SoftwareMar 4, 2026 · campaign 26V125000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraDec 19, 2025 · campaign 25V900000
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."
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpJul 20, 2022 · campaign 22V516000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
SteeringMar 16, 2020 · campaign 20V149000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Suspension › Front › Shock AbsorberFeb 20, 2019 · campaign 19V114000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
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Other years of the Audi Q8
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Audi Q8 have?
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (44), transmission & drivetrain (43), engine & cooling (34). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q8 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi Q8 get?
Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.