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2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron recalls & problems

The 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicApr 15, 2026

Pedals and linkages

Recall 26V24000018,853 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
Service brakes, airJun 10, 2024

Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 24V42800065 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Risk
Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.2%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

Q8 Sportback e-tron quattro EV

296mi range
Efficiency38.9 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb84 / 90 / 87
Charge time (240 V)16 h

Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

Q8 Sportback e-tron ultra quattro EV

300mi range
Efficiency39.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb84 / 89 / 86
Charge time (240 V)16 h

Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.