2020 Audi Q8 vs 2020 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 | 2020 Audi Q8 | 2020 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 318 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,289 | 507 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 6,617 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q8 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 101 |
| Power Train | 2 | 56 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 49 |
| Engine | 7 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14 |
| Structure | 1 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2020 Audi Q8
2020 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.