2023 Audi Sq8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Engine (1)
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 (935)
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 935 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-02 · Engine“engine overheating due to a bad water pump and thermostat, leak in coolant system. car only had 30,000 miles on it. this model should be included in the audi/vw lawsuit, [xxx] , et al. v. volkswagen group of america, inc., et al., civil action no. xxx. i should be entitled to the extended warranty granted through this lawsuit. problem was correc…”
2026-01-22 · Structure · 3,700 mi“the contact owns a 2023 audi sq8. while refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware that the electric actuator had fractured. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that there was no emergency fuel door release. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided info…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.