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Audi Q8 2019-2025 (4M)

Audi Q8
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$67,400–$82,000
MPG
20
  • Strength: Excellent capability
  • Strength: Strong tech
  • Strength: Strong comfort
  • Watch-out: Poor running costs
  • Watch-out: Below-average value retention
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How it scores for you10 scores
A Q7 that traded its third row for swagger - same plush tech-rich cabin and 7,700-pound towing, more presence per dollar than practicality.
Reliability70

Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 16 recalls was serious. About 4% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs5

About $4,050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 5% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility67

30.5 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 67% of other SUVs we track.

Passenger space60

Five seats with generous room and 30.5 cu ft behind them; the sloped roof trims little.

Driving fun58

Q7 bones with a lower roof and wider stance; brisk and composed, never playful.

Tech74

Dual-touchscreen MMI and a full assist suite - a properly modern flagship cabin.

Comfort72

Plush, quiet, and beautifully built.

Value retention40

Luxury brands like Audi tend to lose value faster than average.

Capability100

Rated to tow 7,700 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls25 recalls

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

25 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2019–2025

  • Powertrain — 38 complaints (2019)
  • Recall — Seat belts: front: anchorage (2025)
  • Electrical — 30 complaints (2019)

2025

  • RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage25V777000

    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.

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

2024

  • RecallAirbags: side/window23V868000

    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 Stan

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger24V251000

    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 conn

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

  • Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints: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 appoi

  • Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints: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 f

2023

  • RecallAirbags: side/window23V868000

    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 Stan

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

2022

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera21V825000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially dis

  • RecallBack over prevention: display function; equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (touch)screen/monitor/unit22V806000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 ve

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

2021

  • RecallSuspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly21V295000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe,

  • RecallSeat belts; seat belts: rear/other: retractor21V606000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS

  • RecallSuspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly; tires22V034000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7,

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump22V516000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

  • RecallBack over prevention: display function22V742000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro

  • RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; electrical system: software25V201000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

  • Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Purchased my car used from Volkswagen of west islip. After a few months I was doing regular maintenance when I noticed that the brake sensor was missing and the harness was tampered with. The brake wear sensor was removed from the front driver side and a small price of wire/ conductive material was

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    At approximately 52,000 miles, on August 11,2026 (or earlier), my vehicle developed a coolant leak that was traced to a failed coolant shut off valve. The coolant shut-off valve failure allowed coolant to migrate into the vacuum harness, vacuum reservoir which contaminated the water pump. This resul

2020

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines20V272000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump22V516000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

  • Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I am reporting an ongoing cooling-system/water-pump issue with my 2020 Audi Q8, approximately 75,000 miles. The problem began when the vehicle repeatedly displayed a low-coolant warning. Inspection confirmed the coolant level was very low and a significant problem involving the coolant pump/vacuum s

  • Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I am reporting a recurring problem with the front passenger-side window on my 2020 Audi Q8. This issue began when the vehicle was approximately two years old and has continued intermittently. When attempting to close the front passenger window, the window will sometimes automatically reverse directi

2019

  • RecallSuspension: front: shock absorber19V114000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

  • RecallSteering20V149000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump22V516000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V900000

    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 M

  • RecallLane departure: software26V125000

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain38 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Due to a leak in the rear axle that is connected to the differential, it caused the entire differential to fail. The bearing within the differential completely failed due to contaminated oil. The Q8s are known to have this occur but only in year models 2020-2022. My Q8 is a 2019 and Audi is aware of

  • Complaint clusterElectrical30 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    - Vehicle: 2019 Audi Q8, VIN [XXX] - Recall: Campaign 25V900 (90TV), Rearview Camera Software - Dealer: Audi Marin, 700 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael CA, BAR# XXX - What happened: Recall attempted April 1, 2026. Technician logged Error 005A — communication failure with front driver assistance — on

  • Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I own a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI that has been regularly maintained and serviced through authorized Audi dealerships. The abnormal engine ticking/knocking did not suddenly begin at 91,000 miles. A similar noise could be heard earlier, but it was not identified by Audi service as an internal engine/pis

  • Complaint clusterSteering11 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    There is helicopter type of noise coming from fuel pump and it’s increasing while driving very annoying and i feel steering is loose and I notice on google same problem with so many Audi q8 and sq8

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I have experienced multiple events in which the there is a central locking system malfunction which renders the fob, door lock button, and at times, the door handle nonfunctional and effectively traps occupants in the vehicle.

Cost to own$46,800 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$67,400–$82,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2025$60,400–$70,800
2024$54,900–$64,500
2023$50,000–$58,700
2022$45,400–$53,300
2021$41,200–$48,400
2020$37,000–$43,500
2019$33,300–$39,000

$4,050/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $67,400–$82,000
Efficiency20 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

18

Highway MPG

23

Combined MPG

20

Horsepower

335 hp

Doors

4

Cargo volume

30.5 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

60.7 cu ft

Towing capacity

7,700 lbs

Limited data — dimensions unavailable.

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