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Audi Q8

Safety Grade: F
278
Total Complaints
9
Crashes
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
68
POWER TRAIN
47
ENGINE
43
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
STEERING
15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
14
SERVICE BRAKES
12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: A
6

Recent Complaints

2024 AUDI Q8 — SERVICE BRAKES
While operating my 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron at 30 mph, I attempted to slow the vehicle to make a turn. Upon pressing the brake pedal, the regenerative braking system failed to engage properly, and the expected deceleration did not occur. The brake pedal felt very soft and the vehicle continued to move f...
2024 AUDI Q8 — ENGINE
CHARGING SYSTEM DEFECT: The manufacturer-supplied portable charger (rated 9.6kW at 240V/40A) delivers only 7.4kW — a 23% shortfall. The authorized dealer confirmed this measurement in March 2026 but refused to repair, stating "no issues." The charging rate also degrades over time without manual re...
2024 AUDI Q8 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM DEFECT: The manufacturer-supplied portable charger (rated 9.6kW at 240V/40A) delivers only 7.4kW — a 23% shortfall. The authorized dealer confirmed this measurement in March 2026 but refused to repair, stating "no issues." The charging rate also degrades over time without manual re...
2024 AUDI Q8 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Hello, I would like to bring the below serious safety concern to your attention which will likely require a recall to be performed: I brought my vehicle to an Audi dealership (Audi of North Austin, TX, USA) and physically demonstrated the issue, which is that the INTERIOR door handle (on all door...
2024 AUDI Q8 — SERVICE BRAKES
Brake rotors warped around 33k miles under standard operating conditions. Manufacturer refused to replace under warranty. On an EV, this is completely unacceptable mileage to replace brakes (should last 70-100k or more). Research shows others with this model encountering similar issues. There must...
2024 AUDI Q8 — SERVICE BRAKES
Two years of break issues where the breaks shudder badly on and off - whole breaking system was replaced and problem still occurs to the point my wife won't drive the car because of the shuddering - audi deny the problem even though they replaced all the braking system - its a well known design faul...
2025 AUDI Q8 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST
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 bo...
2025 AUDI Q8 — AIR BAGS
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 bo...
2019 AUDI Q8 — ENGINE
Piston slap issues. The manufacturer is aware of the engine failure issues. They extended the engine warranty coverage from 50k to 80k miles knowing that the engine piston slap is an extreme issue but they won’t issue a total and complete recall. Owners have to identify that issue and have to spec...
2021 AUDI Q8 — POWER TRAIN
Audi Q8 failed water pump leading to severe loss of power and a major safety issue. I was merging on a very busy highway when I had loss of power with my children in the vehicle. This was alarming as I was not able to accelerate as anticipated and had no warning/notice that this was going to occur, ...

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