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Audi RS Q8

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

6

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

1,460

Active records

Filing history

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Top reported issues — Audi RS Q8

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Performance issue

2

Engine behavior

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Reporting mechanism

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 AUDI RS Q8

Filed May 29, 2024


Software Bugs result is constant loss of 'favorites' which require more attention being placed on the interface while driving to do basic tasks. A safety update released by Audi ( TSB (2062266)) but did nothing to fix the issue. This is a serious safety hazard that should be fixed.

2022 AUDI RS Q8

Filed Apr 11, 2024


Car alerted us to an electrical malfunction then advise us the car was shutting down and find a place to pull over immediately. Turns out that this was an alternator failure that is very common for this car. Audi and the dealership were aware of the issue but instead of proactively fixing the problem they let me get stranded on the side of a busy highway for 90 minutes while I waited for a tow truck. They should not be allowed to play Russian roulette with us driving cars with very dangerous…

2021 AUDI RS Q8

Filed Jul 10, 2023


The car displayed a Electrical System Malfunction and completely shutdown. The car will haft to be towed to AUDI service center for diagnosis. This is extremely unsafe for general operation. Their was not sufficient time to react.

2022 AUDI RS Q8

Filed Mar 28, 2023


I was driving my Audi on the Interstate with my husband and daughter in the vehicle when the tire blew making a loud boom. I gripped the wheel as we almost flipped the vehicle driving off the road.

2021 AUDI RS Q8

Filed Jan 20, 2023


The car gave an electrical error & said to stop vehicle immediately. I lost steering capabilities. I pulled over & had to wait hours for a tow. I am now being told the part is on back order with over 5000 cars waiting on an alternator. I’ve not even had the car a year. Paid well over $100k for it.

2022 AUDI RS Q8

Filed Nov 30, 2022


I was accelerating on the on ramp on to a major freeway (65mph limit) to merge on to traffic. As I was crossing into the left lane the car suddenly went into an electrical malfunction. All warning lights came on and I was limited to under 2k rpm when pressing on the accelerator pedal. I was forced to coast off to the right shoulder amidst heavy traffic. This was extremely dangerous as i had no power to continue moving except for the speed I had accelerated to and thankfully had enough speed…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.