2022 Audi Q8 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 2nd of 5 Q8 years we score.

Owner complaints: 10; 1 is a recall notice
Per 10,000 cars: 10.2; 8,850 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.74×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 3; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 4
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi Q8?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi Q8 is 74 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 2nd of the 5 Q8 years we score.

The most reported problem is the alternator or charging system (2 of 10 complaints). Owners also complain about the cooling system and the screen and audio. 3 of the 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 4 recalls. Audi also offers two warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems. For comparison, the 2021 scores 65 and the 2023 scores 79.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-07 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 74
Fewer problems than the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Alternator or charging failure2 complaints
Cooling system failure2 complaints
Screen and audio failure2 complaints

How the 2022 Q8 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.67×	−9
Everyday problems	0.91×	−4
Problems in the last two years	0.64×	−7
Recalls	1.1×	−6
Score		74

What Owners Report

We read all 10 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi Q8, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 10.

Alternator or charging failure
2 complaints (20%)
A failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Cooling system failure
2 complaints (20%)
A failure.
Screen and audio failure
2 complaints (20%)
A failure and problems that come and go.
Start-stop system: hesitation
2 complaints (20%)
Hesitation and a failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.

Reported Once (7)

Show the 7 problems reported once

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
Engine failure
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
Exterior lights: stopped working
48V mild hybrid system failure
Sunroof drains (water leak): water leaking in
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart

How the 2022 Audi Q8 Compares With Other Years

The other Q8 years of the 1st generation, 2019 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	0.0	1	–
2025	Not scored	–	–	2.8	2	–
2024	Not scored	–	–	3.9	3	Door latches: not opening or unlocking
2023	Good	79	0.54×	5.4	2	Brakes: stopped working
2022 This year	Good	74	0.74×	10.2	4	Alternator or charging failure
2021	Caution	65	1.3×	20.3	8	Alternator or charging failure
2020	Caution	64	1.8×	35.2	3	Cooling system failure
2019	Caution	61	2.8×	62.5	5	Alternator or charging failure

See every Q8 year

2022 Audi Q8 Recalls

Four recalls cover the 2022 Audi Q8. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V742000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 5, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi Q8 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has two warranty extensions for the 2022 Audi Q8, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
The problem:
The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Q8 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crash5/5

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

RS Q8 SUV AWD and SQ8 SUV AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 Q8, from its four recalls, two Audi warranty extensions that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000
Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V742000
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 21V825000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Check the coolant level and watch the temperature gauge on the test drive.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Alternator or charging system
Cooling system
Screen and audio
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Q8 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.