2019 Audi Q8: raw data

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vehicle	2019 / audi / q8
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints	108 on file (2019-03-20 → 2026-08-28)
recalls	5
investigations	0
fars	1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Auto start/stop throttle lag on accelerationPOWER TRAIN34 complaints2019-06 → 2021-10audi-q8-2019-start-stop-throttle-lag

11302799 SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THROTTLE DELAY FROM DEAD STOP TO GET GOING; DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE; AUDI CLAIMS THEY DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS - MULTIPLE PAST COMPLAINTS
11219348 THE AUTO STOP/START SYSTEM ON THE AUDI Q8 PRESENTS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP
11317085 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)

Piston skirt defect and piston slap noiseENGINE3 complaints2025-11 → 2026-04audi-q8-2019-piston-skirt-defect

11734916 The condition has since been confirmed by a service provider as a major mechanical failure. Additionally, I have received documentation from the manufacturer indicating a known issue related to piston skirt defects associated with this vehicle
11715703 Piston slap issues. The manufacturer is aware of the engine failure issues. They extended the engine warranty coverage from 50k to 80k miles knowing that the engine piston slap is an extreme issue but they won’t issue a total and complete recall
11698834 I was having noise from engine and and I received a letter from extended warranty for an production defect in piston skirt

Water pump coolant leak into vacuum systemUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE3 complaints2023-10 → 2026-05audi-q8-2019-water-pump-vacuum-contamination

11736636 The inspection revealed that the coolant pump was leaking internally, contaminating the entire vacuum system with coolant
11690639 Faulty water pump → allowed coolant to migrate into the vacuum lines (a place coolant should never be)

Central locking malfunction trapping occupantsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 complaints2021-06 → 2026-06audi-q8-2019-central-lock-door-failure

11742553 I have experienced multiple events in which the there is a central locking system malfunction which renders the fob, door lock button, and at times, the door handle nonfunctional and effectively traps occupants in the vehicle
11595508 The contact stated that later when a rear passenger attempted to exit the vehicle, the door failed to open
11421654 The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle by pulling the interior door handles, the doors would not immediately open

Alternator or starter-generator failure with power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 complaints2022-11 → 2024-03audi-q8-2019-alternator-electrical-shutdown

11501011 While driving in heavy traffic on 12/23/22 the entire electrical system shut down and all power was lost. Fortunately I was not hit by another vehicle and coasted into a parking lot with no power
11498809 Vehicle lost all power and control while driving 45mph. First electrical system failure warning came on. Within 2 minutes the transmission slipped into neutral and 15 seconds later the vehicle lost power and I coasted to a stop
11501175 My alternator failed with "electrical malfunction" alerts until the car decided to shut down on the highway with my newborn and wife

Fuel rail or fuel pump leak and failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5 complaints2022-10 → 2025-09audi-q8-2019-fuel-rail-pump-recall

11616547 I was smelling fuel from my car so stopped to have it checked and was told there is a significant spray of fuel coming from the fuel rail and hitting the electrical wires
11494564 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V516000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11492928 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and then stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
108	2019-03-20	2026-08-28	1	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:43; POWER TRAIN:43; ENGINE:32; STEERING:11; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:10

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
20V149000	16/03/2020	STEERING	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.	A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.	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.
19V114000	20/02/2019	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER	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.	Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.	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.
22V516000	20/07/2022	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	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.	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
25V900000	19/12/2025	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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."	A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
26V125000	04/03/2026	LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE	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.	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.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	1	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Audi Q8 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/audi/q8

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Audi Q8},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/audi/q8}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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