What year Audi Q8 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2024 Audi Q8 have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2019 model year ranks worst with 109 complaints and 5 recalls.

What is the best year for the Audi Q8?

The 2023 Audi Q8 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (7 complaints, 2 recalls).

What are the most common problems with the Audi Q8?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (80, 40%), engine (56, 28%), and transmission & powertrain (50, 25%).

How many recalls does the Audi Q8 have?

NHTSA lists 16 distinct recall campaigns covering Audi Q8 model years 2019–2025. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Audi Q8 Best and Worst Years (2019–2025)

Audi Q8 years to avoid: 2019 and 2024. Based on 202 NHTSA owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2019–2025).

Avoid 2019 Avoid 2024

Model years: 7; 2019–2025
NHTSA complaints: 202
Recall campaigns: 16
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Q8 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Audi Q8 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2019	Avoid	100	109	1	0	5	Electrical System	19	5★
2020	Caution	50	28	2	0	3	Engine	18	5★
2021	Caution	67	30	0	0	7	Electrical System	20	5★
2022	No verdict	0	2	0	0	3	Electrical System	20	—
2023	Good	33	7	1	0	2	Brakes	20	—
2024	Avoid	83	23	1	1	3	Electrical System	83.5	5★
2025	No verdict	17	3	1	0	2	Airbags	74	5★

Q8 years to avoid: what went wrong

2019 Audi Q8 Index 100 · 109 complaints · 5 recalls

Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q8, led by electrical system (45), transmission & powertrain (43), and engine (35). NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 1 crashes.

2019 electrical system problems →2019 transmission & powertrain problems →2019 engine problems →

2024 Audi Q8 Index 83 · 23 complaints · 3 recalls

Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Audi Q8, led by electrical system (12), brakes (8), and engine (4). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 1 crashes and 1 fires.

Most common Audi Q8 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System80 (40%)
Engine56 (28%)
Transmission & Powertrain50 (25%)
Fuel System24 (12%)
Other23 (11%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (9%)
Steering17 (8%)
Brakes13 (6%)
Structure & Body8 (4%)
Lane Departure3 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Audi Q8 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2024 Audi Q8 have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2019 model year ranks worst with 109 complaints and 5 recalls.
What is the best year for the Audi Q8?: The 2023 Audi Q8 has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track (7 complaints, 2 recalls).
What are the most common problems with the Audi Q8?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (80, 40%), engine (56, 28%), and transmission & powertrain (50, 25%).
How many recalls does the Audi Q8 have?: NHTSA lists 16 distinct recall campaigns covering Audi Q8 model years 2019–2025. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.