Every 2022 Audi SQ8 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V900000
Dec 19, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V900000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V806000
Oct 26, 2022Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Full recall details for 22V806000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 21V825000
Oct 20, 2021Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Full recall details for 21V825000 →
2022 Audi SQ8 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ8. Audi has issued at least 1,067 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine3
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (376)
- Equipment (181)
- Structure (112)
- Unknown Or Other (110)
- Engine (61)
- Suspension (47)
Read Audi SQ8 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi SQ8. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“About a year ago, right after the warranty period was over, the water pump and related had to be replaced and car would not run right. This water pump is a well known issue with audi and had a recall already. My car was the year after but it happens to almost everyone at around 50-55k miles.”
2022 AUDI SQ8May 6, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11736200
“Excessive Engine Oil Consumption. Audi Corp is attempting to rebuild the engine vs replacement leading to increased customer risk and downtime.”
2022 AUDI SQ8Feb 10, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717057
“Water pump failure at 52,000 miles. Many other reporting same issue. Previous model years covered in a recall. This 2022 is not but should be with all the same complaints out there.”
2022 AUDI SQ8Aug 21, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11682137
“These vehicles are equipped with an automatic start/stop feature to save gas.”
2022 AUDI SQ8Sep 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11547256
Check your SQ8 by VIN
Not every 2022 Audi SQ8 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Audi dealer.
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