Before buying a used 2025 Audi Q8, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2025 Audi Q8 SUV AWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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3 complaints filed with NHTSA (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) — Auto (A1)Range 438 km / 272 mi | 77 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 78 MPGe |
| Q8 e-tron quattro (21 inch wheels) — Auto (A1)Range 409 km / 254 mi | 73 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 74 MPGe |
| Q8 quattro — Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) — Auto (A1)Range 438 km / 272 mi | 77 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 78 MPGe |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.