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2022 Audi Q8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q8, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-806 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 89%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Audi Q8 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 Audi Q8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

69%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles · 246,281 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q1

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles · 5,435 repaired

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2023 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles · 2,659 repaired

Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Q8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q8 median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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In owners' words

What Q8 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Water leaking from sunroof drains to interior of cabin. Water getting electronics wet and filling up where the battery sits as well. Both driver side and passenger side. Vehicle has numerous electrical problems such as: Vehicle auto start stop function failing (car not turning back on at traffic…
Complaint 11753232 · Jul 28, 2026

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