2024 Audi Q8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (7) · Electrical System (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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Safety recalls (3)
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:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-04-03 · campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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 (855)
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_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.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 855 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Service Brakes“the brake rotors are inproperly engineered and developed warping at brand new thickness, causing dangerous driving condition. the audi north austin and audi south austin dealer is refusing to replace as they are stating it is normal wear and tear. however, this is not the case, these rotors are brand new thickness (38mm) with very minimal wear.…”
2026-09-14 · Electrical System“electrical vehicle started displaying electrical malfunction issue since december 2025, at the time audi san juan said there was not fix available at the time. finally i was told that an issue fix was available, took it back in may and they said it was fixed but it wasn't. waited for another appointment available for them to have a loner vehicle …”
2026-08-14 · Structure:body“while traveling on a major freeway between 65mph and 70mph, vehicle alarms started sounding and numerous alarm / warning messages appeared on the dashboard display, while at the same time, the automatic door opening mechanism (e-latch system) unlatched and partially opened the driver’s side door. the partial opening of the door at high speed is ha…”
2026-08-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“on [xxx] about [xxx], i was driving my 2024 audi q8 e-tron premium plus (vin [xxx]) in a private parking garage while on the clock for work. i had just left a work meeting and was traveling back to my office. i was backing out of a parking space next to a concrete column when my passenger-side mirror contacted the column. the vehicle’s proximity se…”
2026-08-01 · Electrical System“2024 audi q8 e-tron, vin [xxx], [xxx]. vehicle has had four documented electrical/drive system malfunctions in 12 months, all tied to high heat. we regularly drive our [xxx] child in this vehicle and no longer feel safe doing so. xxx: electrical system malfunction warning while driving. taken to audi dealer. xxx: same malfunction recurred, taken …”
2026-07-13 · Electrical System“opened passenger door, then closed it. door would not latch and could not be closed or secured despite numerous attempts. had to tie door shut via interior to safely get vehicle to repair shop. no warning or error lights came on besides door ajar warning. the handles and locking mechanism on this q8 etron have already failed and been replaced nume…”
2026-03-23 · 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 forward with nearly no braking force, despite signi…”
2026-03-18 · 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 reset. the vehicle also intermittently fails to charg…”
2026-03-06 · 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 doors) will not unlatch unless the passenger pushes on…”
2026-03-05 · 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 be a defect with these rotors.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.