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2020 AUDI SQ8 Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

5 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 25V900000
Report Date: December 19, 2025

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Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~356,894 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V900000
Report Date: December 19, 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~356,894 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V900000
Report Date: December 19, 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~356,894 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 22V516000
Report Date: July 20, 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~49,443 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 20V272000
Report Date: May 13, 2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.

~531 vehicles impacted

AUDI SQ8 Recalls by Model Year

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