2019 Audi Q8: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Audi Q8 has 107 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag *gasoline q8 (2019-2024):.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

107
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Audi Q8 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
43
power train
43
engine
31
steering
11
fuel/propulsion system
10

Recalls affecting the 2019 Q8

steering

Campaign 20V149000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of ste…

suspension:front:shock absorber

Campaign 19V114000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 22V516000

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.

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 25V900000

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 inte…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The gasoline-powered Q8 (2019-2024) receives praise for its striking coupe-SUV styling, high-quality and comfortable interior, spacious cabin, and refined driving dynamics. However, it is heavily criticized for

  • *Gasoline Q8 (2019-2024):
  • Major powertrain failures (water pump/coolant migration) leading to expensive repairs (~$7,500) — very frequent.
  • Poor resale value and rapid depreciation — very frequent.
  • Various electronic/software glitches (camera failures, infotainment errors, warning lights) — recurrent.
  • Apple CarPlay connectivity issues (wireless and wired) — recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q8.

Typical used price

Used Q8 listings typically run $36,896–$74,570 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

Other Q8 model years

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