The most-reported RS Q8 run is WU1ARAF13MD (2021 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 67% of reports; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for RS Q8 model years 2020–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi RS Q8 has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RS Q8 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WU1ARAF13MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WU1ARBF14MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 20 RS Q8 VINs so far, most often 2024, 2021, 2023 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 2 runs above.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 67% of everything Audi RS Q8 owners report: Electrical System, 2 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Audi RS Q8; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2020–2026 |
| 23V868000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2023–2024 |
| 22V742000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2021–2022 |
| 25V777000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2025 |
| 24V251000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2024 |
| 21V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The RS Q8 against its rivals
The RS Q8 draws 1 complaints per production run; the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6 and the Rivian R1S 2.6. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS Q8 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 328 | 92 | 2.1% | |
| Rivian R1S | 150 | 58 | 14% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi RS Q8 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi RS Q8 share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi RS Q8 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 RS Q8 runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RS Q8 production run has the most complaints?
WU1ARAF13MD, a 2021 build, with 1 complaints. The typical RS Q8 run has 1.
Does the RS Q8 get more complaints than the Toyota Grand Highlander?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the RS Q8 against 3.6 for the Toyota Grand Highlander.
How many RS Q8 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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