Research · 3 model years

Audi SQ8Every model year, 2020–2024

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Audi SQ8. The 2021 model year has the most complaints (3).

01 —Model years

Audi SQ8 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2024220Not rated63
2021630Not rated17
2020110Not rated17
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 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
20201
20213
20242

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 6, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2024 SQ8

2 campaigns

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

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

Air bags: side

Free remedy

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Air bagsReported Dec 20, 2023NHTSA 23V868000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026