Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi Q8
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi Q8 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 110 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V125000 Lane Departure Warning Deactivated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V516000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V149000 Possible Loss of Steering Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V114000 Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Power Train 43 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Steering 11 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
Of the 110 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 110 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi Q8 exhibits several complaints across major components with five recall campaigns, raising reliability concerns. Common issues involve the electrical system and power train, each with multiple complaints. However, with only 110 total complaints, data is somewhat limited, suggesting potential variability in individual experiences.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Irregular shifting noises
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering play or drift
- Loss of engine power
- Sudden fuel smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi Q8 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.