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2025 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium

The 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium is a 402-hp electric with a single-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $74,800 MSRP and is rated at 78 mpg combined.

It makes 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 77 mpg city and 80 mpg highway (78 mpg combined).

The Q8 e-tron measures 193.0 inches long on a 115.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,798 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainElectric
Price
MSRP$74,800
MSRP with Destination$76,095
Destination Charge$1,295
Engine
Engine TypeDual asynchronous electric motors (front + rear), 114 kWh battery (106 kWh usable)
Horsepower402 hp
Torque490 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro all-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City77 MPG
Highway80 MPG
Combined78 MPG
Recommended FuelElectricity
Suspension
Front SuspensionAdaptive air suspension
Rear SuspensionAdaptive air suspension
Turning Diameter40 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc15.7 in
Rear Brake Disc13.8 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 in
Wheels Rear20 in
Tires Front255/50R20 109H
Tires Rear255/50R20 109H
Dimensions & Weight
Length193 in
Width76.2 in
Height65.5 in
Wheelbase115.3 in
Front Track64.7 in
Rear Track64.5 in
Cargo Volume28.5 ft³
Curb Weight5,798 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front40.8 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Shoulder Room Front58.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.2 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.2 % risk)
Tested variant: 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV AWD

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Nov 12, 2025 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Consequence: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V777000

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags1
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 14, 2026 · Engine
“On July 4, 2026 in the early evening, I was driving in the HOV lane of the freeway when the engine abruptly lost power. There was a warning light that came onto the dashboard but I did not see what it…”
Apr 22, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“I am writing to formally document an urgent and ongoing safety issue with my new Audi Q8 (VIN [XXX] rrently has fewer than 1,100miles. On my recent visit to my local Audi authorized dealer's service…”
Feb 17, 2026 · Air Bags, Forward Collision Avoidance Crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck towing a boat on a trailer. The contact did not notice that the…”

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 2025 AUDI Q8 E-TRON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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