2019 Audi Q8 drivetrain & axles problems
43 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2019 Audi Q8, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 3,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The auto stop/start system on the audi q8 presents a dangerous situation when a driver attempts to accelerate from a complete stop. Frequently, when I do this (with the auto stop/start engaged - it's default setting) the car will not move for approximately 2-4 seconds. When it does engage, it finally does so with excessive force. This is particularly dangerous when taking a left hand turn either across a lane of traffic or taking a left turn onto a road.
When driving in any standard driving mode, when you start to come to a stop with auto s/s enabled (e.g. Slow down) to less than 6MPH, then accelerate again, there is a considerable lag for the vehicle to start accelerating again (about 1-2 seconds). This is especially dangerous when making left turns when there is cross traffic as the vehicle often drifts into the intersection and you can't quickly accelerate away. Have had many close calls and the issue is easily replicable on any 2019 q8.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Audi Q8
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
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