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2020 Audi Q8 vs 2021 Audi Q8

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.

Metric2020 Audi Q82021 Audi Q8
NHTSA complaints2628
Recall campaigns37
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,2891,290
Investigations00
Crash reports20
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1820
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi Q8Audi Q8
Electrical System513
Engine76
Forward Collision Avoidance52
Fuel System, Gasoline34
Power Train24
Back Over Prevention23
Fuel/propulsion System31
Steering22

Symptoms owners describe

Loss of power05

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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.