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2020 Audi Q8 SUV AWD

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Recalls
5
Complaints
Overall rating

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Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

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Overall Side Pole Star Rating

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Rollover Star Rating

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Rollover Risk: 15.8%

Complaints
Recalls

5 Complaints

for 2020 AUDI Q8
02/07/2022
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/16/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WA1CWAF14LD******
Summary

The contact owns a 2020 Audi SQ8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel suddenly turned to the right causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and crash into the curb and dirt. After the crash the vehicle was undrivable and was towed to the dealer. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. Prior to the crash the passenger side air pressure monitoring system would randomly become activated. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,500.

10/29/2021
Components: STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 06/12/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WA1CWAF14LD******
Summary

Many times my 2020 SQ8 instrument pannel lights up , even just pulling out of my garage , and indicates that my RIGHT Front Tire is low/ or flat ( low tire warning ) and to check Right passenger side for damage .??? . ( each time (10-20 times ) this has happened and i discover NO Flat tire or Damage ). On June 16 , 2020 while driving in traffic the instrument pannel lights up and shows the same message as above mentioned . About 30 seconds later, the Audi pulls hard to the Right jumps the curb and crashes the car . The Driver is Emotionally hurt & upset but is able to call Triple A as the entire right front of the Audi is completely damage with a turbo charger laying on the ground and part of the front missing or smashed --!!! The car looks Totaled !! Major damage to the car . It Still in AutomotiveREPAIR shop getting repaired after being there for over 19 weeks so far . Got an initial check for over $ 26k from my insurance company but now am told the Frame Could be bent as the pannels do not line up correctly . What an absolute Mess - !! This terrible acident was NOT my fault !! The Audi served to the Right- without me even turning the wheel. ( I should have been Killed). The Audi SQ8 was towed to the Repair Shop where I reported the malfunction of the sterring wheel. The repair Manager said " that I would have to call Audi and that he could do nothing about the problem ." I called Audi the Next Day and they said they could Not do anything about it also . So i goggled the Audi website and found this - --" NHTSA Warns you could lose Steering control in some more Audi's SQ 8 SUV's which has prompted Audi to recall certain 2020 SQ 8- as in some cases could cause a crash. !! The bolt connecting the steering shaft could losen . The total units affected to be around 228 according to NHTSA. Recall of SQ 8's is expected to begin arround May 15 , 2020. Question call 800-253-2834 or NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 - 88& 327 4236.

07/05/2021
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 05/13/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WA1FVBF10LD******
Summary

On several occasions, the supposed "driver's assistance" almost made me crash. In two or three cases, the assistance slammed on my breaks unnecessarily when a vehicle in front of me changed lanes, which almost caused me to be rear ended. In another, even more concerning case, the assistance accelerated heavily just as a slower vehicle moved into my lane of traffic, which was extremely dangerous. This technology is too basic to be trusted and too dangerous to use.

01/18/2021
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 02/25/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WA1FVAF13LD******
Summary

EVERY TIM TOWING A TRAILER AND HITCH WEIGHT IS OVER 300 LBS ( SPECIFICATION SHOWS 770 LBS MAX, ORIGINAL AUDI HITCH INSTALLED CAME WITH THE CAR ) THE AUDI LIMITED PRE-SENSE WARNING GOES ON AFTER ~45 MIN DRIVE WITH TRAILER. AFTER THAT NO DISTANCE WARNING OR CRUSE CONTROL (ADAPTIVE) POSSIBLE. AFTER REMOVING THE TRAILER - THE ISSUE CONTINUES. ONLY SOLVE IS A NEW CALIBRATION OF RADAR SYSTEM AT AUDI DEALER (2 DAYS) AND SAME ISSUE RETURNS WHEN TOWING A TRAILER AGAIN. (HAPPEN NOW 5 TIMES SINCE JAN 2020 - WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR) - AND WE TOWED 2 DIFFERENT TRAILERS TRAILER 1 - 350 LBS HITCH WEIGHT, TRAILER 2 700 LBS HITCH WEIGHT - NO SOLVE BY AUDI PROVIDED

10/22/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WA1EVAF1XLD******
Summary

THE VEHICLE'S START STOP SYSTEM OR TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLUGGISH LEADING TO VARIOUS BOUTS OF HESITATION ESPECIALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COASTING AT A SLOW SPEED AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT FROM A LEFT TURN LANE AND HAVING THE CAR HESITATE FOR WHAT FELT LIKE A SECOND OR TWO WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH IF SOMEONE WAS COMING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.

1 Recalls

for 2020 AUDI Q8
13/05/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V272000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 20V272000
Manufacture: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

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.

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