2019 Audi Q8 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 31%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Audi Q8, 31% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Throttle lag from a near (but not full) stop. If coming to rolling stop, from 1-8 MPH, and then hit accelerator, the car engine revs but no acceleration to vehicle. After a 2-3 second delay, car will lunge and accelerate normally. Scary when need to accelerate from a near rolling stop. Left hand turns especially dangerous. Explained issue to dealer, and Q8 car forums have same issue. Dealer says functioning normal , which I disagree it is not. I have tried all settings for start/stop, transmission settings, etc., and nothing fully alleviates the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315572, filed 2020-03, 11,000 miles“I leased this 2019 Audi Q8 in december 2018 from my local Audi dealer and it has had so many technical issues from the start. I've had it in for service issues 5 or 6 times. It kept showing the oil symbol and said there was too much oil and was checked and they said it was just a computer issue. Then they replaced a part and it happened again not long after. They then claim the replacement part was faulty. Since the beginning, it has had issues accelerating when it is in the energy saving mode, which is default and you have to disable it every single time you use the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11342369, filed 2020-07, 8,950 miles“Our a8 has issues with lag time when accelerating from a stop or a slow speed of less then 10 MPH. The vehicle seems to stop running prior to a full stop and if the accelerator is depressed nothing happens for about 5 seconds. This is extremely dangerous and leaves us at risk of being injured or killed. This issue started just a few months after purchase and has gotten continually worse. We have also encountered this issue even after a full stop and then trying to accelerate from a full stop. It has even happened when driving on an interstate highway when trying to pass another vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365744, filed 2020-10, 4,000 miles“The car will unpredictably lose all power for 2-3 seconds. This has more than once nearly caused a fatal accident!!!!!!! The manufacturer is aware of the problem but unable or refusing to fix it. Please save lives today and recall the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11317946, filed 2020-03, 11 miles“There is a noticeable throttle lag (hesitation) when the auto start/stop feature is enabled, and the car comes out of a rolling stop (ex. When making a left turn). Disabling the auto start/stop feature or selecting sport mode negates the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11251899, filed 2019-08, 11 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038090Sep 14, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11036900Aug 21, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11036938Aug 13, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11034699Jun 2, 2026This bulletin provides informatio when fuel pump/ sender, fuel tank level implausible, DTC B105A1A B103E29 Stored in 0017.
- 11032174Apr 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11032173Apr 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.
- 11032139Apr 6, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the radiator fans run constantly and the windshield wipers don't work.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Audi Q8
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Audi Q8
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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