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Audi Q8 e-tron I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 2 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notices: 2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
50 quattroElectric · 340 hp 55 quattroElectric · 408 hp	Conduites de frein trop serrées : rappel constructeur

Each campaign in detail

Conduites de frein trop serrées : rappel constructeur
Manufacturer recall
Le rappel 47DE vise la production du 3 mai 2023 au 15 mars 2024 : à l'assemblage, des conduites du système de freinage ont pu être trop serrées ; avec le temps, leurs fixations peuvent céder et provoquer une fuite de liquide de freinage, qui réduit fortement le freinage. Si le défaut est présent, l'ensemble est remplacé (immobilisation de 1 à 4 heures). Source unique : à confirmer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
50 quattro, 55 quattro
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Audi rappelle ses Q8 e-tron afin d'éliminer le risque d'une fuite — Caradisiac (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

12 June 2025 — Le serrage excessif des connexions des vis sur les tuyaux de frein peut conduire les vis à se casser et le liquide de frein à commencer à fuir. Cela peut entraîner la défaillance d'un circuit de freinage, ce qui réduit les performances de freinage et compromet la stabilité de conduite. Cela augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.
Models or references
Q8 e-tron, q8 e-tron sportback voiture particulière.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
20 September 2024 — En raison d'un problème de connexion à la vis, la tige de poussée reliant la pédale de frein et l'amplificateur de frein peut se déconnecter, provoquant un dysfonctionnement du frein au pied. Cela peut entraîner la perte de contrôle du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.
Models or references
E-tron, q8 e-tron voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Tesla Model Y I	1	2	4.0/5
Ford Mustang Mach-E I	3	1	5.0/5
Kia EV9 I	0	2	4.5/5
Jaguar I-Pace I	1	2	4.5/5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 I	1	2	4.5/5
Volkswagen ID.5 I	1	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi Q8 e-tron I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Audi Q8 e-tron I: Conduites de frein trop serrées : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the Audi Q8 e-tron I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Audi Q8 e-tron I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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