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Model year 2019 · Audi

2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8. The most recent was reported on March 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q8.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V125000March 4, 2026Lane Departure › Software
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V516000July 20, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V149000March 16, 2020Steering
19V114000February 20, 2019Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Lane Departure (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V125000Manufacturer no. 90TW

Lane Departure › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 4, 2026
Owner notification
March 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,620 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8
August 11, 2018 – July 4, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V125000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8
August 8, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q8

Defect summary

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 Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V516000Manufacturer no. 20DR

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 20, 2022
Owner notification
December 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
49,443 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q8

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V516000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V149000Manufacturer no. 36A1

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
March 16, 2020
Owner notification
March 31, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
229 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V149000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V114000Manufacturer no. 40O4/40O6

Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2019
Owner notification
March 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
34 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8
November 27, 2018 – December 14, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q8

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Safety risk

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V114000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2026.