Used Audi Q8: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 180 complaints across these 7 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Q8 from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2019	2020	2021	2022	2024	Total
Electrical	29	4	12	3	6	54
Transmission	38	2	3			43
Fuel system	2	3	4			9

Q8 generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

First generation
2019–2023
2024 update: Larger air inlets in the front bumper; New exhaust setup; Revamped Singleframe grille; New headlamp design with laser lights

Mileages where Q8 problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
10,000–15,000 miles	Forward collision avoidance failure	2025
12,000–22,000 miles	Brake shudder, warped rotors	2024
35,000–36,700 miles	Stalling while driving	2019
39,000–55,910 miles	Starter generator failure	2019