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2021 Audi Q8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Audi Q8 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 738,567 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V900000 2025-12-19 356,894 affected
Defect

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 intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23,…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25V201000 2025-03-31 44,387 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 22V742000 2022-10-05 170,296 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5…

Consequence

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22V516000 2022-07-20 49,443 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.

TIRES 22V034000 2022-01-26 31,058 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant,…

Consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

SEAT BELTS 21V606000 2021-08-05 45,496 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5…

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR…

SUSPENSION 21V295000 2021-04-26 40,993 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5…

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
ENGINE
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
POWER TRAIN
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
STEERING
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints45

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving my car would not accelerate on the highway and it almost caused me to get into an accident with my niece in the car. When I took the car to audi this is what I was told my the service adviser. “good afternoon. The technician has been looking into the vehicle and has found the cause…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-01

“I was driving my car would not accelerate on the highway and it almost caused me to get into an accident with my niece in the car. When I took the car to audi this is what I was told my the service adviser. “good afternoon. The technician has been looking into the vehicle and has found the cause…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-01

“Belt starter generator failure rendered car undrivable -- power steering failed while in motion. Issue is subject to class action settlement in usdistrict court, case # 3:23-cv-02291-rk-rls. But this should have been a recall because of danger of injury or death. A recall would provide notice that…”

STEERING · reported 2026-03-29

“Belt starter generator failure rendered car undrivable -- power steering failed while in motion. Issue is subject to class action settlement in usdistrict court, case # 3:23-cv-02291-rk-rls. But this should have been a recall because of danger of injury or death. A recall would provide notice that…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-29

“Belt starter generator failure rendered car undrivable -- power steering failed while in motion. Issue is subject to class action settlement in usdistrict court, case # 3:23-cv-02291-rk-rls. But this should have been a recall because of danger of injury or death. A recall would provide notice that…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-03-29

“The engine (internal mechanical failure) malfunctioned. The vehicle developed a persistent ticking/knocking noise from the engine bay, and the authorized audi dealer diagnosed the issue as requiring a full engine replacement. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. A…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-12-30

“Audi q8 failed water pump leading to severe loss of power and a major safety issue. I was merging on a very busy highway when I had loss of power with my children in the vehicle. This was alarming as I was not able to accelerate as anticipated and had no warning/notice that this was going to…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-08-11

“Subject: spontaneous sunroof shattering – 2021 audi q8 summary: on 8/5/2025, while driving my 2021 audi q8 under normal conditions, the sunroof suddenly shattered without warning. There was a loud popping sound, followed by glass breaking and falling onto the closed sunroof shade. There were no…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-08-05
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Audi Q8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.