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Audi Q8 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Audi Q8: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

110Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V516000.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V149000.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V114000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V900000, 26V125000.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V114000Reported February 20, 2019 - 34 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 34 vehicles across all affected models.

20V149000Reported March 16, 2020 - 229 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 229 vehicles across all affected models.

22V516000Reported July 20, 2022 - 49,443 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 49,443 vehicles across all affected models.

25V900000Reported December 19, 2025 - 356,894 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 356,894 vehicles across all affected models.

26V125000Reported March 4, 2026 - 1,620 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,620 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201917
202019
20214
202214
202332
20249
20255
202610
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.