Audi Q8 vs Volkswagen Taos
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi Q8 | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 310 | 762 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2025 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 2.6% |
Audi Q8 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
75
24.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
50
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
49
15.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
23
7.4%
Steering
17
5.5%
Brakes
13
4.2%
Volkswagen Taos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
205
26.9%
Brakes
113
14.8%
Electrical System
91
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
80
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
3.8%