Recalls ·2024 Audi SQ8

2024 Audi SQ8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Audi SQ8; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — camera. Owners filed 2 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints2

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Recalls (2)

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 25V900000 · 19 Dec 2025

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Air bags — Side/windowCampaign 23V868000 · 20 Dec 2023

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

What owners complain about

Share of the 2 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system2 · 100%
Lane departure1 · 50%
Forward collision avoidance1 · 50%

From owner complaints

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the door locking and electrical systems in my 2024 Audi SQ8. On two separate occasions the vehicle experienced a complete electrical malfunction. During the first incident, I and my child were trapped inside the vehicle. The doors would not open from the inside and the…

Electrical system · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

Our electrical system is going craze. The electronic door handles will lock us in and out of the car, the instrument cluster will black out for periods, safety sensors go off at random, other screens in car will black out leaving controls in operable, and wireless car charger will heat the phone so hot that we have…

Electrical system · Mar 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.