2021 Audi Q8 vs 2021 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Audi Q8 | 2021 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,313 | 373 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q8 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 18 |
| Power Train | 5 | 19 |
| Engine | 6 | 12 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7 |
| Steering | 3 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2021 Audi Q8
2021 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.