01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Audi Q8 recall campaigns
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 20V272000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- May 13, 2020
- Potential units
- 531campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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).
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 12, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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