The most-reported SQ8 run is WA1CWBF18RD (2024 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for SQ8 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 SQ8 has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every SQ8 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1CWBF18RD•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| WA1CWBF11LD•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1CWBF10MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1CWBF19MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1CWBF11MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 29 SQ8 VINs so far, most often 2024, 2023, 2022 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 5 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Audi SQ8 owners report: Electrical System, 3 of 6 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Audi SQ8; 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 |
| 25V777000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2025 |
| 21V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
| 22V806000 | Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 |
| 21V606000 | Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor | 2021 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The SQ8 against its rivals
The SQ8 draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6, the Tesla Model X 3 and the Land Rover Range Rover 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ8 | 6 | 5 | 0% | |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 328 | 92 | 2.1% | |
| Tesla Model X | 126 | 42 | 10.3% | |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 504 | 335 | 5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi SQ8 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 6 | 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 SQ8 share of that is 6 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi SQ8 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 6 NHTSA complaints from 5 SQ8 runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which SQ8 production run has the most complaints?
WA1CWBF18RD, a 2024 build, with 2 complaints. The typical SQ8 run has 1.2.
Does the SQ8 get more complaints than the Toyota Grand Highlander?
No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the SQ8 against 3.6 for the Toyota Grand Highlander.
How many SQ8 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 6 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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