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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | 4M (pre-facelift) | 2020-2023 | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo | 5-door coupe SUV | Launch model with 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V8 (500 hp), 48V mild-hybrid system, quattro AWD, adaptive air suspension, 8-speed Tiptronic, dual-touchscreen MMI infotainment |
| Gen 1 | 4M (facelift) | 2024-present | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo | 5-door coupe SUV | Redesigned front bumper and diffuser, OLED tail lamps with proximity warning, updated Matrix LED headlights, new 21-23 inch wheel options, refreshed interior with new inlays and upholstery choices |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| First Gen (4M) 2020-2023 | Not rated | Not rated |
| First Gen Facelift (4M) 2024-present | Not rated | Not rated |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
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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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22V806000 |
EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: INFOTAINMENT: VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
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23V868000 |
AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200-$1,800 | $500-$4,500 per major repair | $3,500-$4,200 per year | ~59% of original MSRP |
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The Audi SQ8 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 SQ8 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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