2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron
Electric Midsize / large SUV
The 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 253 miles with 73 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | 72 | 75 | 73 MPGe | 253 mi | 46.1 | 16 h | $1,050 |
| SQ8 e-tron (20 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | 72 | 75 | 73 MPGe | 253 mi | 46.1 | 16 h | $1,050 |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | 62 | 63 | 63 MPGe | 218 mi | 53.9 | 16 h | $1,200 |
| SQ8 e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | 62 | 63 | 63 MPGe | 218 mi | 53.9 | 16 h | $1,200 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
highProblem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★★ | 9% |
| SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★★ | 9% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other SQ8 e-tron model years
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 47443, 47441, 47444, 47442). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.