2023 Audi Q8 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Audi Q8 has a complaint index of 33, ranking 5th worst out of 7 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 7 complaints, 2 recalls, and no reported fires or deaths, with brakes as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #5 of 7 Q8 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Audi Q8 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (57%)
- Brakes2 (29%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- The Pre Sense collision braking system reportedly engages on its own during normal driving, with warning flashes and a black screen on the dash.
- One owner said Pre Sense activated unexpectedly at about 35 mph and contributed to a crash.
- Owners describe the brake pedal randomly failing to respond, which can prevent the car from starting or shifting out of park.
- Some owners report the rear brake lights fail to respond when the pedal issue occurs.
- Front brakes reportedly produce a loud, ear-piercing noise when backing up after the vehicle has been parked for a while.
2023 Audi Q8 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
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.
- NHTSA 23V868000Dec 20, 2023Airbags1,001 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Remedy: 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.
2023 Audi Q8 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Q8 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Audi Q8 reliable?
- Compared to other Q8 model years, 2023 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 33, the 5th worst of 7 years, and carries a Good verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems on the 2023 Audi Q8?
- NHTSA complaints point to brakes and electrical system issues, each accounting for 29% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance and camera problems at 14%.
- Does the 2023 Audi Q8 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Audi Q8: a rearview camera software issue and a driver's seat side airbag that may have been improperly mounted, neither marked do-not-drive.
- Is the 2023 Q8 better than the 2019 or 2024 Q8?
- Yes. The 2019 Q8 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, and the 2024 Q8 has a complaint index of 83 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2023 Q8 sits at 33 with a Good verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi Q8?
- EPA rates the 2023 Audi Q8 at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000.