2019 Audi Q8 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Audi Q8 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is helicopter type of noise coming from fuel pump and it’s increasing while driving very annoying and i feel steering is loose and I notice on google same problem with so many Audi q8 and sq8”
filed Jan 26, 2025
“While driving warning light came on electrical malfunction on highway cat lost all power following a series of light’s indicting multiple malfunction then transmission disengaged I was able to coast to a stop , was unable to get out of vehicle due to car not unlocking”
filed Nov 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in…Campaign 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel clicks when it is adjusted vertically.
TSB_2064535_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
TSB_2063546_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
TSB_2063528_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026
Steering problems in other Q8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q8 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Q8 | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Q8 | 2 | 7% |
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.