Audi Q8 years to avoid
More than twice the Q8's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi Q8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Audi Q8 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi Q8 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical79
- Engine53
- Transmission51
- Fuel system25
- Driver assistance21
- Steering17
- Brakes14
- Acceleration10
- Body6
- Lights5
- Suspension3
- Seat belts3
Most reported problems on the Audi Q8
Audi Q8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 4 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 24 | Electrical | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 7 | Brakes | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 94 | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 68 | 30 | Electrical | 8,600 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 67 | 28 | Engine | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2019 | 22 | 111 | Electrical | 4,000 | 5 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 16
Audi Q8 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Audi Q8
What years of the Audi Q8 should you avoid?
2019. It has more than twice the Audi Q8's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2019 alone has 111, mostly about electrical and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Audi Q8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Audi Q8?
Electrical, with 79 complaints across all years, followed by engine (53) and transmission (51).
How many recalls does the Audi Q8 have?
16 recalls between 2019 and 2025. The 2021 model year has the most, with 7.
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