| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 84 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 87 MPGe | 296 mi | $900 / yr |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron ultra quattro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 84 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 86 MPGe | 300 mi | $900 / yr |
| Q8 e-tron quattro 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 80 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 285 mi | $950 / yr |
| SQ8 e-tron (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 72 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 253 mi | $1,050 / yr |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 72 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 253 mi | $1,050 / yr |
| SQ8 e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 62 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 218 mi | $1,200 / yr |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 62 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 63 MPGe | 218 mi | $1,200 / yr |
| Q8 quattro Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| SQ8 | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| RS Q8 Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 13 MPG | 19 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $5,050 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Audi Q8 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 300 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 15.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Audi Q8 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE.
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