AI Damage2024 Audi Q8: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Audi Q8 filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 853 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 23
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 853
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 52% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 35% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 17% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 9% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 12 complaints (52% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 350.
- Service brakes: 8 complaints (35% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 28.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Structure: 2 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 88.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 23 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 | 350 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 | 28 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 88 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 14 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle suddenly jerked and accelerated extremely rapidly and unexpectedly. I immediately moved my foot completely from the accelerator to the brake. I am certain I was not touching the accelerator. The brake pedal felt normal, but the vehicle continued accelerating and would not stop.
While traveling on a major freeway between 65mph and 70mph, vehicle alarms started sounding and numerous alarm / warning messages appeared on the dashboard display, while at the same time, the automatic door opening mechanism (e-latch system) unlatched and partially opened the driver’s side door.
No warning or error lights came on besides door ajar warning. The handles and locking mechanism on this q8 etron have already failed and been replaced numerous times.
Even as a secondary safety measure, the hydraulic brakes failed to provide adequate stopping power. This resulted in a significantly extended deceleration distance that nearly caused a collision. No warning lights appeared on the dashboard prior to this event, making the failure sudden and unpredictable.
Hello, I would like to bring the below serious safety concern to your attention which will likely require a recall to be performed: I brought my vehicle to an Audi dealership ([dealer], TX, USA) and physically demonstrated the issue, which is that the INTERIOR door handle (on all doors) will NOT unlatch unless the…
Two years of break issues where the breaks shudder badly on and off - whole breaking system was replaced and problem still occurs to the point my wife won't drive the car because of the shuddering - audi deny the problem even though they replaced all the braking system - its a well known design fault - Audi has to…
Whenever the physical brakes are engaged during daily "brake cleaning" during the first mile of driving, or whenever the regenerative brakes do not engage, or when the physical brakes are engaged under heaving braking where the regenerative braking system's braking capacity is exceeded, the vehicle shudders as the…
Driving at 70 mph car lost power to wheels and coasted to stop. No response from accelerator. Battery was charged about 60%
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,198 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 43% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Q8 has 22 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 23, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin is a help guide for Audi connect remote start
- This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the…
This Pending Service Solution requests that technicains create a record in the PSS database when the Bluetooth/Audi smartphone interface connects slowly or the connection is interrupted.
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense…
This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (DTC C12D5FA).
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
NHTSA lists 853 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q8?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 23. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (13%), warning lights, check engine (13%), door locks, latches, handles (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Audi Q8?
NHTSA lists 853 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Audi Q8 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.