2022 AUDI Q8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AUDI Q8
The 2022 AUDI Q8 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 AUDI Q8
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2022 AUDI Q8, potentially affecting up to 384,055 vehicles.
Recall 25V900000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 356,894 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 21V825000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 2,857 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such,...
Consequence: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 AUDI Q8
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AUDI Q8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Starter/ Alternator failure
Safety Rating for the 2022 AUDI Q8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AUDI Q8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AUDI Q8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 AUDI Q8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Dealer 53ZC — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine Control Module Software Update (WARR EXT – U82)
TSB_2063336_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Intersection assist/lane change assit are inop.
A7225632064695_5 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin contains service information about a comfort complaint pertaining to the easy-entry function.
AVIN4APIN20240503 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
charge handle doesn’t release, vehicle will not charge, Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate, U060B00 - no com to G31 boost pressure sensor, Airbag light on, DTCs B101704, B103604, Wind noise from front doors at highway speeds, Airbag light - B101C13, B101D13, Roof panel buttons inop, Front door(s) hard to close,...
A9124892069112_5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on various improvements for MIB 3.
A3924572059129_5 — STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information regarding noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.
A912306202432310 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A1923462070349_3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump - V6 TFSI.
A2023642067759_3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is a ticking/thumping noise in the passenger compartment (rear) - EVAP Charcoal filter line (N80).
A0123952067767_6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Pending Service Solution requests that technicians create a record in the Pending Service Solutions database in instances where the MIL/EPC light is illuminated with various warnings or poor performance; P060C00 is stored.
Showing 10 of 26 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 AUDI Q8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q8
- 2019 AUDI Q8 — 167 complaints
- 2020 AUDI Q8 — 34 complaints
- 2021 AUDI Q8 — 40 complaints
- 2022 AUDI Q8 (current)
- 2023 AUDI Q8 — 7 complaints
- 2024 AUDI Q8 — 21 complaints
- 2025 AUDI Q8 — 2 complaints
- 2026 AUDI Q8 — 0 complaints