Research · 2 model years

Audi RS Q8Every model year, 2021–2025

Across the 2 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the Audi RS Q8. The 2021 model year has the most complaints (2).

01 —Model years

Audi RS Q8 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2025200Not rated16
2021720Not rated15
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20212
20250

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2025 RS Q8

2 campaigns

Back over prevention: camera

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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."

Back over preventionReported Dec 20, 2025NHTSA 25V900000

Seat belts: anchorage

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Seat beltsReported Nov 13, 2025NHTSA 25V777000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026