2019 Audi Q8 SUV AWD
Overall
Frontal crash
- Driver
- Passenger
Side crash
- Driver
- Passenger
- Pole
Rollover
15.8% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
- Electronic stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
Recalls & safety ratings
2019 AUDI Q8
Every NHTSA recall campaign covering the 2019 AUDI Q8, and the crash-test ratings for the body styles that were tested.
- 5Recalls
- 108Owner complaints
- 0Investigations
Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 6 September 2026.
5 recall campaigns
A campaign usually covers only part of a model year's production, so it may not apply to a particular car. Check the VIN to be certain.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA campaign 26V125000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA campaign 26V125000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Consequence
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA campaign 22V516000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA campaign 22V516000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA campaign 20V149000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
STEERING
NHTSA campaign 20V149000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA campaign 19V114000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA campaign 19V114000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Consequence
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash-tests vehicles and rates them out of five stars. More stars mean a safer car. Ratings are per body style, so a model can appear more than once below.
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