Recalls & safety ratings

2026 AUDI SQ8

Every NHTSA recall campaign covering the 2026 AUDI SQ8, and the crash-test ratings for the body styles that were tested.

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Recalls

Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 6 September 2026.

1 recall campaign

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.

12 July 2026

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.

NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 AUDI SQ8, so it has no 5-Star Safety Ratings.

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