2019 Audi Q8 Premium Plus
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- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 quattro 3.0T Premium Plus S line in Silver, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI Q8 China (11) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AUDI Q8 China (12) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 quattro 3.0T Premium Plus S line in Silver, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Audi Q8 TDi Quattro 50 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2019 Audi Q8 Premium Plus is a 335-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $71,400 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Q8 measures 196.6 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $71,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $72,395 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged V6 TFSI w/ 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 335 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro, standard) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.6 in |
| Width | 86.2 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Front Track | 66.1 in |
| Rear Track | 66.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 30.5 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.8 % risk) |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi Q8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 4, 2026 · LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V125000
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Jul 20, 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
NHTSA campaign 22V516000
Mar 16, 2020 · STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
NHTSA campaign 20V149000
Feb 20, 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Consequence: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
NHTSA campaign 19V114000
110 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Audi Q8
Owner Complaints
110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi Q8 (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Power Train | 43 |
| Engine | 34 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 AUDI Q8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.