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2019 AUDI Q8

5 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V516000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel pump in your Audi is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain 2019-2021 Q8 and 2020-2021 Q7 models, a small component inside the pump can break, making the pump fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine will suddenly shut off, losing power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice you received on December 22, 2022.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
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Critical #20V149000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The steering shaft bolt in your Audi is a small metal piece that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear. In some 2017-2019 Q7 and 2019 Q8 models, this bolt can come loose without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose while you're driving, you could lose control of your steering wheel, which could increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the steering shaft bolt and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is free.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
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High Priority #19V114000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's shock absorbers help control how your car handles on the road, especially when going around corners. The front shock absorber forks are the parts that connect the shocks to the steering system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shock absorber forks crack and loosen, your vehicle's steering may become less stable, making it harder to control. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving on a winding road or suddenly need to swerve.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the shock absorber forks with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and contact Audi's customer service if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
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Under Review #26V125000 Plain English
Component

LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lane departure warning system in your Audi is a safety feature that alerts you when you drift out of your lane. In some 2019 models, a software glitch can disable this system, making it harder to stay safe on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lane departure warning system isn't working, you might not know you're drifting out of your lane, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer system for free. This update will ensure your lane departure warning system works properly, and you'll be safer on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your Audi is a critical safety feature that helps you see behind your vehicle when you're reversing. Unfortunately, a software glitch might be causing the camera image to not show up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't display, you'll have a blind spot behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a collision – especially when reversing into a driveway or parking lot.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software to fix the issue, and it won't cost you a thing. Schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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