2020 Model Year

Audi Q8

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes
2
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V272000 May 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

Engine failed at 78,990 from an manufacturer defect that Audi knows about for the last couple of years. Audi extended warranty due to the failure to 8...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

My cameras are not working sometimes. I received a recall notification on my app regarding backup camera. I did a software update at the dealer audi...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 2025

I am reporting a safety defect issue that I believe is an alternator recall waiting to happen. While driving with my children, my Audi suffered a sudd...

Engine
Oct 2025

Water pump failed coolant leaked all over the vehicle five years old and a $7500 repair vacuum seals and most of the engine is damaged from the coolan...

Engine
Sep 2025

Catastrophic engine failure on Audi Q8 3.0L turbo. Per service manager it a know issue and Audi just sent out a letter extending engine warranty to 80...

Engine
May 2025

The vehicle is a 2020 model with less than 55k miles and experienced coolant leaks. Specifically, the water pump was faulty and leaked causing coolant...

Engine
Feb 2025

- The water pump failed, leading to a coolant leak and potential engine overheating. The failed component is not available for inspection, as it was r...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q8. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle independently activated the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2024

The door locking on the Audi Q8 is consistently malfunctioning, indicating either open doors or locked doors that can still be opened. This poses an u...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2024

Rear back up camera and 360 cameras do not work consistently and result in difficulty in backing up the car without complete visibility. This issue i...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Audi Q8 has 25 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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