NHTSA Complaint #11715703 — 2019 AUDI Q8

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715703
Vehicle	2019 AUDI Q8
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 7, 2025
Date Filed	February 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

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. Owners have to identify that issue and have to specifically bring it in to have it bore scoped. If an owner isn’t aware of the noise and goes over the 80k miles then they are not held responsible for the complete and utter engine destruction.

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