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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2021 Audi Q8 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
8,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Audi Q8, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,600 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On multiple occasions, the car states there is a steering malfunction and to stop the car immediately. Power steering fails. The last time I left the car to the dealership to have a recall serviced - it did this. I let the Audi (Fred Lavery Birmingham Michigan) know. They did not respond / did nothing. It has happens at least 10x at varying speeds (some high, med and low speed) since the day I left the dealership”

NHTSA complaint #11755728, filed 2026-08

“The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in the rain, the automatic braking system sensors engaged. There was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The driver believed that the vehicle had struck an object. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who was unable to repair the sensor, and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The approximate failure mileage was 8,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11639903, filed 2025-01, 8,600 miles

“On April 2, 2025, while driving on Interstate 25, my 2021 Audi Q8 Premium Plus experienced a catastrophic engine and electrical failure. This included the generator system failing, which resulted in a complete loss of power, disabling all active safety systems (including electronic stability control, braking assist, and lane monitoring), as well as basic driving capabilities such as acceleration and steering responsiveness. The incident occurred without prior warning or diagnostic alerts, and the vehicle became immobile on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656169, filed 2025-04

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024417%
2023114%
2021310%
2020518%
201911%

Other parts of the 2021 Audi Q8

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Audi Q8

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology