2020 Audi Q8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2020 Audi Q8, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2020 Audi Q8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
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).
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Audi Q8 have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,875 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 att”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2026 · Electrical system
“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 co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Audi Q8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi Q8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Audi Q8 | 5 | 109 |
| 2020 Audi Q8 | 3 | 28 |
| 2021 Audi Q8 | 7 | 30 |
| 2022 Audi Q8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi Q8 | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 Audi Q8 | 3 | 23 |
| 2025 Audi Q8 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 Audi Q8 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Audi Q8
How do I know if my 2020 Audi Q8 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2020 Audi Q8; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V272000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.