Model year guide

2026 Audi Q8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Audi Q8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 335 on record.

2026 Audi Q8 — representative photo
Representative photo

2026 Audi Q8 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

2026 Audi Q8 recalls 1

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 …

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.5 in
Width
78.7 in
Height
67.3 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Curb weight
5,035 lb
Front track
66.1 in
Rear track
66.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Audi Q8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 2

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.

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

Bulletin SM 45-2025 · Electrical System · Aug 2025

This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.

Bulletin A3725312074822_2 · Suspension · Jan 2025

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

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2026 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

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.

2026 Audi Q8 vehicles on record

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2026 Audi Q8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Audi Q8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 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.

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