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 | 314 | 783 |
| 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 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
Audi Q8 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
77
24.5%
Engine & Cooling
50
15.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
50
15.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
23
7.3%
Steering
17
5.4%
Brakes
13
4.1%
Volkswagen Taos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
209
26.7%
Brakes
115
14.7%
Electrical System
94
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
82
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
71
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
4.0%