2019 Audi Q8 vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Audi Q8 | 2019 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 107 | 436 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,334 | 615 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,015 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q8 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 159 |
| Power Train | 43 | 85 |
| Engine | 31 | 47 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 66 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 16 |
| Steering | 11 | 7 |
| Visibility | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 11 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2019 Audi Q8
2019 Subaru Ascent
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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.