Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Axle ratio
- 3.50
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 479 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 197 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 5,269 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 25
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE21%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.
Audi Q8: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
1,194 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.
May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2076264_6
This bulletin provides repair instructions for the overhead view camera; gen 3.
May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years
May 5, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTSB_2074721_3
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat.
Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTSB_2079226_4
This bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
- and 1,186 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 30k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.