2026 Audi SQ8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Audi SQ8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.
2026 Audi SQ8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Audi SQ8 recalls 1
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.
2026 Audi SQ8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2026 Audi SQ8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel 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
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Audi SQ8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
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 bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
Bulletin A3725312074822_2 · Suspension · Jan 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SQ8 E-TRON. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2026 Audi SQ8. 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 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi SQ8
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 SQ8 vehicles on record
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