2021 Audi Q8 electrical system problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Audi Q8 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

43%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Belt Starter Generator failure rendered car undrivable -- power steering failed while in motion. Issue is subject to Class Action Settlement in USDistrict Court, Case # 3:23-cv-02291-RK-RLS. But this should have been a recall because of danger of Injury or Death. A recall would provide notice that…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“Purchased my car used from Volkswagen of west islip. After a few months I was doing regular maintenance when I noticed that the brake sensor was missing and the harness was tampered with. The brake wear sensor was removed from the front driver side and a small price of wire/ conductive material was…”
filed Jul 9, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
TSB_2082976_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
TSB_2069331_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
TSB_2064681_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026