2020 AUDI RS Q8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
The 2020 AUDI RS Q8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 AUDI RS 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8.
Safety Rating for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 AUDI RS Q8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2080074_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations from the dash panel/window shield.
TSB_2030471_8 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
TSB_2078602_1 — ENGINE
This TSB provides informaiton when there is an oil leak from the inner V.
Dealer 27BQ_REV7 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Under this service action, Audi dealers will replace the starter-alternator in affected vehicles at no cost to owners. A defective starter-alternator may inhibit start/stop functionality which could increase CO2 and other emissions while the vehicle is stopped. Emissions still remain within certification standards. Updated affected vehicle chart & owner notification...
A1524542075852_1 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when MIL on and/or Camshaft Position faults P039100, P036600 or P034600 stored in ECM.
A9124362068233_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for vehicles with MIB2+ in instances where the toolbar resets, radio station issues, blue sheen on the map, a privacy pop up, navigation not in cluster, and verious other malfunctions.
A5124292060145_6 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises in the right rear roof area during steering thrust.
A7024912071698_2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides information when the leather dashboard is blistering, bubbling, wrinkled, loose, wavy, detatched, and/or delaminating.
A9124022062466_5 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).
A1924522065040_4 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the coolant warning light is on or when the coolant pump is replaced due to a coolant leak.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 AUDI RS Q8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI RS Q8
- 2020 AUDI RS Q8 (current)
- 2021 AUDI RS Q8 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AUDI RS Q8 — 5 complaints
- 2023 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints
- 2025 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints