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The 2025 Audi Q8 is associated with 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, accounting for 1 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 11 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 4l 8-cyl, and 4L 8-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 19 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 78 MPGe with an estimated range of 272 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 / 33%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 16–19 MPG across 11 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Audi Q8?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 77 MPGe 80 MPGe 78 MPGe 272 mi $950 / yr
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 77 MPGe 80 MPGe 78 MPGe 272 mi $950 / yr
Q8 e-tron quattro (21 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 73 MPGe 75 MPGe 74 MPGe 254 mi $1,000 / yr
Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro (21 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 73 MPGe 75 MPGe 74 MPGe 254 mi $1,000 / yr
SQ8 e-tron (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 68 MPGe 72 MPGe 70 MPGe 242 mi $1,100 / yr
SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 68 MPGe 72 MPGe 70 MPGe 242 mi $1,100 / yr
SQ8 e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 59 MPGe 60 MPGe 60 MPGe 208 mi $1,250 / yr
SQ8 Sportback e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 59 MPGe 60 MPGe 60 MPGe 208 mi $1,250 / 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 Performance Hybrid 4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / 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 2025 Audi Q8 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 272 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Audi Q8?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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 2025 Audi Q8 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Audi Q8?

Summary of 3 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
3
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint (1 crash)
Engine 1 complaint

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.

View all 2025 Audi Q8 problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Audi Q8?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V900000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V777000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Audi Q8

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Audi Q8

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Audi Q8 have?

The 2025 Audi Q8 is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Audi Q8?

NHTSA records list 3 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Audi Q8. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, appearing in 1 filings (33% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Audi Q8?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Audi Q8 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Audi Q8 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Audi Q8 range from 16 to 19 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.