2019 Audi Q8 engine problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Audi Q8 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 or the result of…”
filed May 8, 2026
“I own a 2019 Audi Q8. The vehicle was in the dealership’s possession for approximately three (3) weeks for service. During that time, I was not informed of any significant mechanical concerns or issues. After retrieving the vehicle, it displayed an oil pressure warning while in operation. I…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
TSB_2074640_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Q8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q8 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Q8 | 6 | 21% |
| 2020 Q8 | 7 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Audi Q8
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.