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2020 Audi Q8

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
0
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints26
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Audi Q8

3 recalls
26 complaints
0
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
26
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V272000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    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).

  • 22V516000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 25V900000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    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."

Consumer complaints

26 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

26
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE8
  • OTHER5
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • FUEL SYSTEM4
  • STEERING2

Normal Range

26 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)8
miscellaneous issues5
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
3L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

0

City

0

Hwy

0

Comb

Annual cost
$4,150
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Audi Q8 problems

183 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V900000

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V516000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V272000

    If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.