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2025 Audi Q8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2025 Audi Q8 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
6
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
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
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."
Seat Belts › Front › AnchorageNov 12, 2025 · campaign 25V777000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Before you buy
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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 2025 Audi Q8 have?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (1), driver-assist & stability (1), engine & cooling (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q8 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q8 get?
Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.