2024 Audi Q8 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Per 10,000 cars
- 3.9
- 7,701 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 1
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 3
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi Q8?
We do not score the 2024 Audi Q8. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.
The 2023 Q8, from the same generation, scored 79 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is the door latch or lock, mostly not opening or unlocking (2 of 3 complaints). 1 of the 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 3 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Door latches: not opening or unlocking2 complaints
What Owners Report
We read all 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 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 3.
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
2 complaints (67%)
Not opening or unlocking.
Reported Once (6)
Show the 6 problems reported once
- Screen and audio: works on and off
- Instrument cluster: works on and off
- Driver-assist camera and radar: the system acting on its own
- Wireless phone charger: overheating
- Door lock actuators: not opening or unlocking
- Car not starting (cause not stated)
How the 2024 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 3.9 | 3 | Door latches: not opening or unlocking |
| 2023 | Good | 79 | 0.54× | 5.4 | 2 | Brakes: stopped working |
| 2022 | 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 |
2024 Audi Q8 Recalls
Three recalls cover the 2024 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 25V900000Recall 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.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V251000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 3, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 23V868000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 20, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 95% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Q8 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD
RS Q8 SUV AWD and SQ8 SUV AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 Q8, from its three recalls 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
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000
- Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214 NHTSA 23V868000
On the Test Drive
- Lock and unlock every door with the key fob, the switch and the key.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Door latch or lock
- 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.
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