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WA1FVAF18KD••••••2019 Audi Q8
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2019 Audi Q8 build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
106on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
My car is a 2019 Audi Q8 3.0L V6 with only 41,831 miles. My emergency light went on and I brought it my locat Audi Dealer. The inspection revealed that the coolant pump was leaking internally, contaminating the entire vacuum system with coolant. This is not a maintenance failure…
EngineOct 2025
I was having noise from engine and and I received a letter from extended warranty for an production defect in piston skirt. I sent my car for an evaluation in the Audi of Manhattan and I was told that my car falls under the engine piston skirt defect.i have the pictures from…
Electrical SystemJan 2023
Electrical malfunction warning light. Vehicle stop and was steering wheel locked and then unlocked. Then stated ok to steer but steering was very hard. No power. Multiple systems fail warnings lights. Alternator is what they have stated. No part available. They currently (from…
Electrical SystemNov 2022
While driving, all the warnings came on the dash. "Electrical Malfunction", "Child seat belt malfunction", "Start/ stop malfunction", "Steering Wheel malfunction" "Power Brake malfunction" and when I came to a stop, the car completely stopped. I could not put it into neutral to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WA1FVAF18KD034551 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.