2019 Audi Q8 engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Audi Q8 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0 TFSI that has been regularly maintained and serviced through authorized Audi dealerships. The abnormal engine ticking/knocking did not suddenly begin at 91,000 miles. A similar noise could be heard earlier, but it was not identified by Audi service as an internal…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“My car is a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0L V6 with only 41,831 miles. My emergency light went on and I brought it my locat Audi Dealer. The inspection revealed that the coolant pump was leaking internally, contaminating the entire vacuum system with coolant. This is not a maintenance failure or the result of…”
filed May 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Q8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q8 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 Q8 | 6 | 20% |
| 2020 Q8 | 8 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Audi Q8
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.