2025 Audi Q8 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Too new for a score. Here is what owners and NHTSA have reported so far.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Per 10,000 cars
- 2.8
- 10,737 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 2
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 2
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Audi Q8?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints, and there is too little data on the 2025 Audi Q8 so far for a provisional reading.
The 2023 Q8, from the same generation, scored 79 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
It has 2 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
None stand out.
What Owners Report
We read all 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 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.
No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.
Reported Once (4)
Show the 4 problems reported once
- Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed
- Engine: a loss of power
- Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Door lock actuators: not opening or unlocking
How the 2025 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 This year | 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 | 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 |
2025 Audi Q8 Recalls
Two recalls cover the 2025 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.
Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 25V777000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 69% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 Q8 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD
RS Q8 Performance SUV AWD and SQ8 SUV AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 Q8, from its two recalls.
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
- Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles NHTSA 25V777000
Ask the Seller
- 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