2023 Audi Q8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
Air Bags:side/Window 2023-12-20 · campaign 23V868000 · 1,001 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
Service bulletins (1,049)
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.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
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_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2076396_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; audi adaptive light, audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (dtc c12d5fa).
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,049 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle currently has 55k and water pump failed. costing me a fortune …”
2026-03-27 · Service Brakes“1. the front brake on my 2023 audi q8 produce an ear-piercing noise when backing up after the car has set for a period of time. 2. the dealer and manufacture state this is not a safety concern, but rather just an annoying noise i have to put up with. 3/4. this ear-piercing noise has been inspected and confirmed by the dealer, and i have provided…”
2026-01-24 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof imploded while we were driving on i-10. it sounded like a loud gunshot. the panel of the sunroof that elevates shattered. …”
2025-09-11 · Unknown Or Other“on a day with an ambient temperature of 115°f in las vegas, nevada, a critical and dangerous malfunction occurred with my 2023 audi q8. with the vehicle's keys in my purse, i placed the purse on the front passenger seat. as i was securing my [xxx] in the rear passenger seat, i closed the rear door. shockingly, the front passenger door simultaneousl…”
2025-08-27 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 💥 crash“my 2023 audi q8 pre sense collision braking system has engaged erroneously on numerous occasions under completely normal driving conditions. it’s terrifying and potentially life-threatening liability. my vehicle would consistently flash warning signals on my dash and my screen went completely black. most recently, while driving at approximately 35 …”
2024-01-14 · Unknown Or Other“there is a pulsating/fluttering noise coming from the rear passenger side near side of the vehicle. got the vehicle in july of 2023 and reported the issue in august. dealership confirmed and performed tsb 2067759/2 (installed 10 rubber insulator sleeves). this did not fix the problem. i noticed it is loudest when the fuel tank is low. it can be hea…”
2023-08-16 · Service Brakes“this is a loaner audi q8 from molly audi of kansas city. my 2023 audi q7 is in the shop for this exact same issue. the brake pedal randomly does not respond. this prevents the vehicle from being able to start, shift out of gear when parked, and the rear brake lights do not respond. my main concern is the brake lights not responding. i do not want …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.