Model year guide

2025 Audi Q8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Audi Q8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 710 on record.

2025 Audi Q8 — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Audi Q8 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints3
Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Audi Q8 recalls 2

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V900000 · manufacturer #90TV · 19/12/2025

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."

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 …

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #25V777000 · manufacturer #692K · 12/11/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Audi Q8 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2025 Audi Q8 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Audi Q8 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
193.7–196.5 in
Width
76.4–78.7 in
Height
63.8–67.3 in
Wheelbase
115.4–118.1 in
Curb weight
4,729–5,534 lb
Front track
65.4–66.1 in
Rear track
65.0–66.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Audi Q8 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 572

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 572.

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.

Bulletin TSB_2063336_5 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (DTC C12D5FA).

Bulletin TSB_2076396_3 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks.

Bulletin TSB_2079747_3 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems.

Bulletin TSB_2054202_8 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q8 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q8. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase…

Transport Canada #2025713 · Dec 2025

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front sea…

Transport Canada #2025621 · Nov 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Audi Q8 vehicles on record

Other Audi Q8 model years

2025 Audi Q8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q8?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, forward collision avoidance.

What is the 2025 Audi Q8 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Audi Q8 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.