2025 Audi Q8 recalls and problems

The 2025 Audi Q8 has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Audi Q8 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Q8 model years — 6th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

4complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

11,700median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Dec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

Nov 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · 61 vehicles

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.

Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags1

Electrical System1

Engine1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Structure1

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Audi Q8 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q8 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Audi Q8, the latest from Dec 19, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q8?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), electrical system (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.