Audi Q8
The 2026 Audi Q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | 18-23 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 13.07 | 17-21 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $70,300, MSRP range: $70,300 - $80,900, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. SQ8 and RS Q8 trims are higher., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Trim: quattro | USD | $70,300 | $70,300 - $80,900 | 0.9 | MSRP for Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trims. SQ8 and RS Q8 trims are higher. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | quattro | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $68,200, Trim: quattro Premium Plus, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Premium Plus | $68,200 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $68,200, MSRP range: $68,200–$77,700, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2020 Audi Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro ranged from $68,200 to $77,700 depending on trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $68,200, Trim: quattro Premium | USD | $68,200 | $68,200–$77,700 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2020 Audi Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro ranged from $68,200 to $77,700 depending on trim. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | quattro Premium | $68,200 | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 605 | 30.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 21 | 21 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 419 | 14.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 21 | 21 | Yes |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard |
| 2022 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Audi Q8 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Audi Q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2025
The 2025 Audi Q8 offers strong safety scores and a premium feel, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and high TSB count warrant careful consideration.
2024
The 2024 Audi Q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Audi Q8 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Audi Q8 offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but potential buyers should be aware of its "Average" reliability rating.
2021
The 2021 Audi Q8 offers luxury and performance but demands careful consideration due to its average reliability rating.
2020
The 2020 Audi Q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 Audi Q8 offers a premium experience but demands careful consideration due to its reliability record.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi Q8?
Carfocal currently has 8 published Q8 reports, covering 2019 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi Q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi Q8 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi Q8. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi q8 presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2026 audi q8's value proposition hinges on its premium appeal versus documented reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi Q8?
Across Carfocal's published Q8 guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Pump, Transmission Cooling Lines, and Infotainment System Software. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Pump, Transmission Cooling Lines, and Infotainment System Software.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints