KnownCarProblems2019 Audi Q8 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q8, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Q8 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Audi Q8 problems
Electrical
44 complaints · 40%After most recent software update, the backup camera does not automatically engage or displays a black screen. The backup camera previously worked fine. Other times, it will display the front facing camera instead of the rear camera despite being in reverse.
Our a8 has issues with lag time when accelerating from a stop or a slow speed of less then 10 MPH. The vehicle seems to stop running prior to a full stop and if the accelerator is depressed nothing happens for about 5 seconds. This is extremely dangerous and leaves US at risk of being injured or killed. This issue…
Transmission
43 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
As reported by others, if the car does not quite come to a complete stop and one accelerates, there is a several second delay as the engine seems to bog down. This is related to the auto stop/start system as this delay does not happen if the auto start stop is disabled.
When driving in any standard driving mode, when you start to come to a stop with auto s/s enabled (e.g. Slow down) to less than 6mph, then accelerate again, there is a considerable lag for the vehicle to start accelerating again (about 1-2 seconds). This is especially dangerous when making left turns when there is…
Engine
34 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles.
Our a8 has issues with lag time when accelerating from a stop or a slow speed of less then 10 MPH. The vehicle seems to stop running prior to a full stop and if the accelerator is depressed nothing happens for about 5 seconds. This is extremely dangerous and leaves US at risk of being injured or killed. This issue…
When driving in any standard driving mode, when you start to come to a stop with auto s/s enabled (e.g. Slow down) to less than 6mph, then accelerate again, there is a considerable lag for the vehicle to start accelerating again (about 1-2 seconds). This is especially dangerous when making left turns when there is…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 11%I'm very upset with NHTSA and Audi. I submitted a complaint with NHTSA on 10/22/20 and the complaint number is 11365744. Again as stated in my complaint this is an actual safety issue. I then took the vehicle into the dealership for them to look at the problem. Well it turns out that the dealership's service…
The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q8. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v516000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and then stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact…
Steering
11 complaints · 10%The automatic lane centering (alc) and lane keeping assist (lka) are unreliable. The alc infrequently causes the car to swerve off the road and both functions do not warn when necessary and inexplicably fail to recognize the lane markings.
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 8%Every time it rains the technology sensors malfunction ex: the blind spot, lane change assist, intersection assist, Audi pre sense, and rear cross-traffic assist. Also the center console has blacked out of a few occasion when the vehicle was idle and moving. And overtime I have brought it in for repair and showed the…
Speed control
6 complaints · 6%Start/stop system has nearly caused two major accidents for me. Turning left at an intersection with approaching traffic and plenty of time under normal circumstances to proceed......push accelerator and 2 to 3 second hesitation (turbo lag). Car does not move. There is no way to permanently disable this defective…
Lights
3 complaints · 3%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Audi Q8 recalls
Driver assistance: software
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Audi Q8
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi Q8?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (44 complaints); transmission (43 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles); engine (34 complaints, typically around 4,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q8 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 4, 2026 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Audi Q8?
- It is the most complained-about Q8 model year since 2000, with 110 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.