01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Audi Q8 recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V125000
- Component
- LANE DEPARTURE
- Report received
- March 4, 2026
- Potential units
- 1,620campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 25V900000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- December 19, 2025
- Potential units
- 356,894campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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 Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: January 14, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 22V516000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- July 20, 2022
- Potential units
- 49,443campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 20V149000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 16, 2020
- Potential units
- 229campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 31, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V114000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- February 20, 2019
- Potential units
- 34campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 18, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH