2019 Audi Q8 vs 2019 Ford Flex
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Audi Q8 | 2019 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 247 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,352 | 49 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,015 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q8 | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 22 |
| Structure | 2 | 55 |
| Power Train | 43 | 3 |
| Engine | 32 | 5 |
| Steering | 11 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2019 Audi Q8
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.