Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Audi SQ8
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Audi SQ8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V806000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V825000 Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Audi SQ8 exhibits few complaints, primarily related to engine issues, which suggests a strong reliability profile. With minimal recalls and no consistent pattern of problems, it fares well compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| forward collision system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | rare |
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 changes
- tire rotations and balances
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid service
- spark plug replacement
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine warning lights
- reduced engine power
- unusual engine noises
- brake warning lights
- collision system alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Audi SQ8 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.