2025 Audi SQ8 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the SQ8 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2025 Audi SQ8 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Audi SQ8 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi SQ8. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2025 Audi SQ8 recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles

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.

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.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 25V-777 · Nov 12, 2025 · 61 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K.

2025 Audi SQ8 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD15 / 21 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Audi SQ8 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi SQ8, the most recent from December 19, 2025 (camera). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.