2019 Audi Q8
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q8, covering lane departure, back over prevention and fuel system, gasoline, and 1 consumer complaint received since 2019.
The component named most often is steering: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 83.2 per 1,000 across all 2019 model-year vehicles and against 1,000 per 1,000 for the Audi Q8 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.1 complaints per model year across the 8 Audi Q8 model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2019 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 20 Mar 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 90TW).
Defect, as filed: 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 Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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, 2025.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 90TV).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 20DR).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 36A1).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Consequence: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 40O4/40O6).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2019 Audi Q8 (black) against all 2019 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2019 | Q8 line | All 2019 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,000 | 1,000 | 83.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 83.2 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Audi Q8 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 408,220 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 406,868 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 738,567 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 365,827 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 357,895 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 356,955 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Audi Q8 model years · Audi: 61 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q8 have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V125000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Mar 2026 and concerns lane departure:software. Across all model years the Audi Q8 line has 16 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2019 Audi Q8?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2019 Audi Q8 complain about most?
Steering: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.