Model year 2020 · Audi

2020 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q8, RS Q8, SQ8.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V900000	December 19, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V516000	July 20, 2022	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
20V272000	May 13, 2020	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

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 2020 Audi Q8 / SQ8 / RS Q8: March 2, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q8, RS Q8, SQ8

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 20V272000Manufacturer no. 38C7

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines

Report received by NHTSA: May 13, 2020
Owner notification: June 12, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 531 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q8

Defect summary

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).

Safety risk

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.

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 20V272000, 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: December 22, 2025.