2024 Audi Q8: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Audi Q8 has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electrical system. Owners most often flag *gasoline q8 (2019-2024):.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

18
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Audi Q8 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

service brakes
8
electrical system
7
forward collision avoidance
3
engine
2
vehicle speed control
2

Recalls affecting the 2024 Q8

air bags:side/window

Campaign 23V868000

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 vehi

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V251000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Spo

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