NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi Q8 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi Q8 scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 3 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi Q8 achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, placing it in the Strong band. This high score is underpinned by robust crash protection. While its avoidance technology is partially equipped, its defect record is notably clean on owner complaints. The overall safety profile for this model year is well-supported by the available data.
The 2022 Audi Q8 earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100 and a 5-star NHTSA frontal crash rating, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi Q8 ranks 48 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.8% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 48 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi Q8?
The 2022 Audi Q8 posts a Safety Index of 88/100, a one-point slip from the 2021 model year's 89/100, though both years sit firmly in the Strong band. That narrow decline is worth examining in context. The crash protection sub-score of 63.8 out of 70 is the index's backbone, anchored by a confirmed 5-star frontal result and a 4-star rollover score with a 16 percent tip risk. The avoidance tech sub-score of 7 out of 10 reflects a partial equipment picture: forward collision warning is standard, and electronic stability control is standard, but lane departure warning is absent on this year's configuration, a gap that prevents a full 10-point avoidance score. The defect record sub-score of 17 out of 20 is supported by zero filed complaints, which is notably clean for a used-market vehicle now four years old. The three recall campaigns, two involving rearview camera sensing systems and one targeting the infotainment monitor, are the primary safety administration story for this year and represent the main area where prospective buyers need to verify remedy completion.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi Q8 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi Q8 did not undergo full crash-test assessments from NHTSA. While it earned a 5-star frontal impact rating, no overall or side-impact ratings are available for this model year. Its rollover rating stands at 4 stars, with a 16 percent risk of rollover in NHTSA's instrumented tests. The Q8 did not tip in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16579
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi Q8 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi Q8 carries 3 recall campaigns. Two address back-over prevention sensing system camera failures, which could reduce rearview visibility and increase the risk of backing collisions. A third targets the infotainment touchscreen and monitor unit. No do-not-drive or park-outside advisory appears in the data for this model year.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-12-19
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V825000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Reported 2021-10-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi Q8?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q8. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged through NHTSA's complaint system for this model year. There are no top components to report and no unverified allegations on file.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi Q8?
Three recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 Audi Q8, a significant factor for any prospective buyer to consider. This includes two distinct actions addressing the rearview camera sensing system. Verification that all outstanding recalls, particularly those concerning the rearview camera, have been remedied is essential. An open recall on a used vehicle remains the responsibility of the current owner.
- The 2022 Audi Q8 carries two separate back-over prevention sensing system camera recalls, both specific to this model year's production window, making rearview camera remedy verification a priority VIN check.
- NHTSA did not complete overall or side crash ratings for the 2022 Audi Q8, so the crash picture is built on the frontal 5-star result and the 4-star rollover score alone. Shoppers should not treat the absence of those ratings as a positive or negative signal.
- The one-point Safety Index decline from 2021 to 2022 (89 to 88) is narrow and both years remain in the Strong band, but the gap is traceable to the avoidance tech sub-score, where the absence of standard lane departure warning holds the 2022 configuration below a maximum score.
- Zero NHTSA complaints on file for the 2022 Q8 is a notably clean record for a four-year-old vehicle, though complaint absence reflects what has been reported to NHTSA and is not a guarantee of a problem-free ownership history.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi Q8 places
The 2022 Audi Q8 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi Q8 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi Q8 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi Q8, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Audi Q8 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi Q8 earned 5 out of 5 stars for frontal and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi Q8. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi Q8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi Q8. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Q8 years
Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16579), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q8 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 48 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.