2026 AUDI Q8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 AUDI Q8
The 2026 AUDI Q8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Recalls for the 2026 AUDI Q8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2026 AUDI Q8, potentially affecting up to 356,894 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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 AUDI Q8.
Safety Rating for the 2026 AUDI Q8
The 2026 AUDI Q8 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 AUDI Q8
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 AUDI Q8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q8
- 2021 AUDI Q8 — 40 complaints
- 2022 AUDI Q8 — 1 complaint
- 2023 AUDI Q8 — 7 complaints
- 2024 AUDI Q8 — 21 complaints
- 2025 AUDI Q8 — 2 complaints
- 2026 AUDI Q8 (current)