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2019 Audi Q8 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q8, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 4, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2019 Audi Q8 recall campaigns

The 2019 Audi Q8 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V125000 dated March 4, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

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.

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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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

What defects are listed for the 2019 Audi Q8?

The most frequent component groups in 2019 Audi Q8 campaign records are Suspension (1), Steering (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Lane Departure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension1
Steering1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Back Over Prevention1
Lane Departure1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2019 Audi Q8 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Audi Q8, spanning 2019–2024; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Audi Q8 model history →