2021 Audi Q8 Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : AWD
    Quattro
    0-60 mph : 6.3 seconds.
    Top Speed : 144 mph | 231.696 km/h
    Transmission:
    8 Tiptronic

    Total Audi Production for 2021 : 186,620
    2021 Audi Q8

    SUV

    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 196.3 in | 4986 mm.
    Width : 78.5 in | 1995 mm.
    Height : 67.1 in | 1705 mm.

    Suspension
    Shock absorbers and coil springs; 5-link

    Tires / Wheels
    Wheels : 20-inch 5-spoke

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V295000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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 ***** on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
    ConsequenceA broken lock ***** may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V034000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.
    ConsequenceRear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    SEAT BELTS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V606000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.'
    ConsequenceAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    RemedyDealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V516000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.
    ConsequenceFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 15, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available in late December 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V742000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
    ConsequenceA blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

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    Q: How fast is the 2021 Audi Q8? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 has a top speed of 144 mph.

    Q: What is the length of the 2021 Audi Q8? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 has a length of 196.30 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2021 Audi Q8? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 has a width of 78.54 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Audi Q8? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 was a SUV.

    Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Audi Q8 have? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 had 20-inch 5-spoke wheels.

    Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2021? A: Audi produced 186,620 automobiles in 2021.

    Q: What transmission did the 2021 Audi Q8 have? A: The 2021 Audi Q8 had a 8 speed Tiptronic gearbox.

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