2022 Audi Q8 Reliability ReportKeepScore 85/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2022 Audi Q8
- Scores 3 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2021 Audi Q8 earns a 88.
- The system most likely to surface first: mmi infotainment & electrical (moderate severity).
- Has 3 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the back over prevention: sensing system: camera.
2022 Audi Q8: Buy or Avoid?
The 2022 Audi Q8 is a premium SUV that generally exhibits strong build quality and robust core components, making it a relatively solid choice in the luxury segment. However, its sophisticated technology and advanced features introduce potential for costly repairs down the line, requiring diligent maintenance and a healthy budget for long-term ownership.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust core powertrain (engine & transmission)
- Exceptional interior build quality and materials
- Advanced safety and driver-assistance systems
2022 Audi Q8 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2022 Audi Q8. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2022 Audi Q8
3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What breaks on the 2022 Audi Q8?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Audi Q8 — Year-by-Year Comparison
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