Model year record

2020 Audi Q8

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 58 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V900000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
356,894
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-19
Owners notified
2026-01-14

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V516000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
49,443
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-20
Owners notified
2022-12-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V272000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
531
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-13
Owners notified
2020-06-12

Defect description

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).

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine143,000 mi
Electrical system960,000 mi
Unknown or other4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Fuel/propulsion system33,000 mi
Power train33,000 mi
Back over prevention260,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Forward collision avoidance260,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Lane departure: warning2
Service brakes2
Steering22,500 mi
Visibility/wiper2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: oil cooler150,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Structure: body1

The 2019 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.