2023 Audi Q8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Audi Q8, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 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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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."
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Audi Q8 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle currently has 55k and water pump failed. Costing me a fortune”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 12, 2026 · Unknown or other
“1. The front brake on my 2023 Audi Q8 produce an ear-piercing noise when backing up after the car has set for a period of time. 2. The dealer and manufacture state this is not a safety concern, but ra”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Audi Q8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 23 |
| 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 2023 Audi Q8
How do I know if my 2023 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 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 23V868000).
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.