2022 AUDI RS Q8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AUDI RS Q8
The 2022 AUDI RS Q8 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8, potentially affecting up to 554,351 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 22V742000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 170,296 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe,...
Consequence: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
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 RS Q8
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Software Bugs result is constant loss of 'favorites' which require more attention being placed on the interface while driving to do basic tasks. A safety update released by Audi ( TSB (2062266)) but did nothing to fix the issue. This is a serious safety hazard that should be fixed.
Car alerted us to an electrical malfunction then advise us the car was shutting down and find a place to pull over immediately. Turns out that this was an alternator failure that is very common for this car. Audi and the dealership were aware of the issue but instead of proactively fixing the problem they let me get stranded on the side of a busy highway for 90 minutes while I waited for a tow truck. They should not be allowed to play Russian roulette with us driving cars with very dangerous problems.
I was driving my Audi on the Interstate with my husband and daughter in the vehicle when the tire blew making a loud boom. I gripped the wheel as we almost flipped the vehicle driving off the road.
I was accelerating on the on ramp on to a major freeway (65mph limit) to merge on to traffic. As I was crossing into the left lane the car suddenly went into an electrical malfunction. All warning lights came on and I was limited to under 2k rpm when pressing on the accelerator pedal. I was forced to coast off to the right shoulder amidst heavy traffic. This was extremely dangerous as i had no power to continue moving except for the speed I had accelerated to and thankfully had enough speed to move away from traffic. The car is currently in service for several weeks. And the culprit Audi says is the 48V hybrid system that causes this shutdown. Please look into this problem as I have found out recently there have been many reports over the last few years of this same issue on similar models. Thank you for your time.
I was accelerating on the on ramp on to a major freeway (65mph limit) to merge on to traffic. As I was crossing into the left lane the car suddenly went into an electrical malfunction. All warning lights came on and I was limited to under 2k rpm when pressing on the accelerator pedal. I was forced to coast off to the right shoulder amidst heavy traffic. This was extremely dangerous as i had no power to continue moving except for the speed I had accelerated to and thankfully had enough speed to move away from traffic. The car is currently in service for several weeks. And the culprit Audi says is the 48V hybrid system that causes this shutdown. Please look into this problem as I have found out recently there have been many reports over the last few years of this same issue on similar models. Thank you for your time.
Safety Rating for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AUDI RS Q8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 AUDI RS Q8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2070281_4 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P310B00 is stored; low fuel pressure regulation, fuel pressure outside of tolerance, symptom 2638.
TSB_2079211_1 — SEATS
This bulletin provides information when the third row of seats does not lock/unlock anymore; seat backrest cannot be folded up or down.
A9125062073134_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans create a record in the PSS database when the function programmed to the star button on the multi-function steering wheel deletes itself.
A9024452069670_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails.
Circular 27BQ_REV6 — 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...
A0124382068506_3 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides information when DTC P060C00 is stored in the ECM.
A1924642069248_6 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when the red coolant warning lamp comes on or MIL on, and DTC P218100 and/or P1BB400.
A8723542071139_2 — VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information for when the HVAC blower setting adjustment is not possible.
A1523452065684_5 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when the engine is misfiring, and not running smoothly with various DTCs, indicating a possible broken valve spring.
Bulletin 51H9 — STRUCTURE
The paint drain hole on the front left of the underbody was not sealed due to a change in components. As a result, water may enter the vehicle interior at the front left through this paint drain hole. The underbody must be sealed on the affected vehicles and a check...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 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 — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI RS Q8 — 3 complaints
- 2022 AUDI RS Q8 (current)
- 2023 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints
- 2025 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints
- 2026 AUDI RS Q8 — 0 complaints