Model year guide

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined63–73 MPGe

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

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #26V240000 · manufacturer #46P7 · 15/04/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number …

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.

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.2% — 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 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron efficiency & running costs

Combined63–73 MPGe
City67 MPGe
Highway69 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$1,125
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A2)
Electric range218–253 mi
Charge time (240V)16 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,375 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$5,625
Energy only$5,625
Per mile$0.08

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
193.7 in
Width
76.4 in
Height
64.2 in
Wheelbase
115.4 in
Curb weight
5,842 lb
Front track
65.4 in
Rear track
65.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 617

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 617.

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 there are various warning messages in the instrument cluster; electric motor leaking. P0AA600

Bulletin TSB_2073858_13 · Electrical System · 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 when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.

Bulletin TSB_2068573_6 · Electrical System · 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

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ8 E-TRON AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the input rod could detach from the brake booster and cause a loss of brakes. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-670. For 2020-2024 model years, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models. Safety Risk: A loss of brakes can increase…

Transport Canada #2026187 · Apr 2026

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron vehicles on record

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2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron. 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 is the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron get?

The 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron has U.S. EPA estimates of 63–73 MPGe combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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