2019 Audi Q8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (35) · Electrical System (18) · Engine (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
34 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Lane Departure:software 2026-03-04 · campaign 26V125000 · 1,620 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2022-07-20 · campaign 22V516000 · 49,443 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Steering 2020-03-16 · campaign 20V149000 · 229 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Suspension:front:shock Absorber 2019-02-20 · campaign 19V114000 · 34 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
Service bulletins (1,367)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2063336_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc c12bff0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Structure:body 2026-09-18 · TSB_2078648_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,367 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-15 · Engine“nhtsa vehicle safety complaint – 2019 audi q8 prestige, 3.0l turbocharged v6 i am reporting a serious engine defect involving piston damage and cylinder wall scoring in my 2019 audi q8 prestige equipped with the 3.0l turbocharged ea839 engine. audi of america has previously acknowledged a piston-skirt concern affecting certain vehicles equipped w…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“engine overheated and dash warning light did not illuminate until coolant was completely overheated. i followed the light, pulled off the road and let the engine idle until the light when away as directed and proceeded to drive approx 10 miles total distance to work from first warning light to full engine failure with electrical system failure due…”
2026-08-28 · Engine“i own a 2019 audi q8 3.0 tfsi that has been regularly maintained and serviced through authorized audi dealerships. the abnormal engine ticking/knocking did not suddenly begin at 91,000 miles. a similar noise could be heard earlier, but it was not identified by audi service as an internal engine/piston problem. because the vehicle continued to be s…”
2026-06-07 · Unknown Or Other“i have experienced multiple events in which the there is a central locking system malfunction which renders the fob, door lock button, and at times, the door handle nonfunctional and effectively traps occupants in the vehicle. …”
2026-05-08 · Unknown Or Other“my car is a 2019 audi q8 3.0l v6 with only 41,831 miles. my emergency light went on and i brought it my locat audi dealer. the inspection revealed that the coolant pump was leaking internally, contaminating the entire vacuum system with coolant. this is not a maintenance failure or the result of owner neglect. it is a well-documented, inherent de…”
2026-04-30 · Engine“i own a 2019 audi q8. the vehicle was in the dealership’s possession for approximately three (3) weeks for service. during that time, i was not informed of any significant mechanical concerns or issues. after retrieving the vehicle, it displayed an oil pressure warning while in operation. i immediately returned the vehicle to the dealership for ev…”
2026-04-17 · Electrical System“- vehicle: 2019 audi q8, vin [xxx] - recall: campaign 25v900 (90tv), rearview camera software - dealer: audi marin, 700 francisco blvd w, san rafael ca, bar# xxx - what happened: recall attempted april 1, 2026. technician logged error 005a — communication failure with front driver assistance — on ro #xxx. vehicle returned with rearview camera non…”
2026-02-04 · 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 specifically bring it in to have it bore scoped. if an o…”
2026-01-19 · Power Train“due to a leak in the rear axle that is connected to the differential, it caused the entire differential to fail. the bearing within the differential completely failed due to contaminated oil. the q8s are known to have this occur but only in year models 2020-2022. my q8 is a 2019 and audi is aware of these issues given technical service bulletins av…”
2026-01-19 · Visibility/Wiper“ dash delamination: the leather dashboard is experiencing severe delamination and pulling away from the substrate, specifically in the area surrounding the passenger-side airbag. i believe this condition poses two significant safety risks: airbag interference: the detached and warped material may obstruct, delay, or alter the deployment path of th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.