The 2020 Audi Q8 has a low safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 25 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V5160002022-20-07

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V2720002020-13-05

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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).

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 25 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Audi Q8. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine5

02Unknown Or Other3

03Electrical System3

04Fuel System, Gasoline3

05Forward Collision Avoidance2

25 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi Q8 Fuel Economy

18mpg combined

17city

21hwy

$3,200/yr

With 18 MPG combined, the 2020 Audi Q8 keeps things simple on fuel costs.

Q8 - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Audi Q8

33States

30%in top 3

11% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 33 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

20411%

FLFlorida

19410%

NYNew York

1779%

NJNew Jersey

1618%

CACalifornia

1417%

ILIllinois

1156%

GAGeorgia

995%

MOMissouri

553%

PAPennsylvania

513%

COColorado

472%

NCNorth Carolina

452%

WAWashington

422%

DEDelaware

412%

AZArizona

412%

CTConnecticut

382%

NVNevada

352%

OKOklahoma

332%

NH31

DCWashington DC

302%

TNTennessee

302%

MD28

MI28

UT26

OH26

OR25

AL18

WI17

MA16

RI16

MN15

VA14

IN13

LA10

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Audi Q8 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Audi Q8 a good car to buy?

The 2020 Audi Q8 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Audi Q8?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q8. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Audi Q8?

The 2020 Audi Q8 delivers 18 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2020 Audi Q8?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Audi Q8, based on 25 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.