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Year 2020
Make Audi
Model Q8
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 4L
Made in SLOVAKIA
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | Initial release | 2020-present | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo (Q8 platform) | 5-door SUV | 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V8, 630 PS, 850 N-m torque, first RS SUV model, dual-motor air suspension |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-present | Not rated | Not rated |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Records |
|---|---|
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21V295000 |
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. |
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21V825000 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
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22V034000 |
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed. |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,600-$2,200 (premium fuel required; ceramic brake fluid, air suspension checks) | $2,500-$8,000 (turbo $2,000-$4,000; suspension $1,500-$3,500; ceramic brakes $3,000-$5,000) | $2,200-$2,800/year (luxury SUV premium + RS performance classification) | 2020 models: ~40-50%; newer than RS6/RS7, less historical data available |
Our free VIN decoder provides instant access to your car's information in three simple steps:
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: SLOVAKIA |
| 2 | U | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | 1 | Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| 4 | A | Model: RS Q8 |
| 5 | R | Body Style: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| 6 | B |
Cylinders: 8 Engine Displacement (L): 4 Engine HP: 591 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 7 | F |
Trim: quattro Transmission Style: Automatic |
| 8 | 1 | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | 3 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | L | Model year: 2020 |
| 11 | D | Plant Information: BRATISLAVA SLOVAKIA |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi RS Q8 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi RS Q8 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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