The 2020 Audi Q8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 406,868 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V9000002025-12-19356,894 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23,…
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
POWER TRAIN20V2720002020-05-13531 affected
Defect
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).
Consequence
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
2crashes
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2020 audi q8 directly caused by the software update for nhtsa recall 25v900 (audi 90tv). The recall shows as "completed" on my vin, but it left the vehicle with an active driver assistance defect that did not exist before. No accident has occurred, but…”
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2020 audi q8 directly caused by the software update for nhtsa recall 25v900 (audi 90tv). The recall shows as "completed" on my vin, but it left the vehicle with an active driver assistance defect that did not exist before. No accident has occurred, but…”
“I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2020 audi q8 directly caused by the software update for nhtsa recall 25v900 (audi 90tv). The recall shows as "completed" on my vin, but it left the vehicle with an active driver assistance defect that did not exist before. No accident has occurred, but…”
“My cameras are not working sometimes. I received a recall notification on my app regarding backup camera. I did a software update at the dealer audi of queens on 1/6/26. Cameras were working fine for a week, but now I started having issues again.”
“Water pump failed coolant leaked all over the vehicle five years old and a $7500 repair vacuum seals and most of the engine is damaged from the coolant. I have the video from the dealership but can’t upload”
“I am reporting a safety defect issue that I believe is an alternator recall waiting to happen. While driving with my children, my audi suffered a sudden, complete electrical failure caused by what I was later told is an alternator defect. The vehicle shut off without warning. At that moment, I…”
“I am reporting a safety defect issue that I believe is an alternator recall waiting to happen. While driving with my children, my audi suffered a sudden, complete electrical failure caused by what I was later told is an alternator defect. The vehicle shut off without warning. At that moment, I…”
“I am reporting a safety defect issue that I believe is an alternator recall waiting to happen. While driving with my children, my audi suffered a sudden, complete electrical failure caused by what I was later told is an alternator defect. The vehicle shut off without warning. At that moment, I…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Audi Q8 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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