DecodedCars2025 Audi SQ8
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- Sportback E-Tron 4dr SUV, 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 17 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- 193.7–197.2 in
- Curb weight
- 5,379–5,842 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 14% below the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 40 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi SQ8 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 194 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,842 lb (Sportback E-Tron 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 14% worse than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2025
- New body dimensions: 3.5 in shorter, wheelbase −2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 SQ8 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportback E-Tron 4dr SUV | 193.7 in | 76.4 in | 63.8 in | 115.4 in | 65.4 / 66.1 in | 5,842 lb | 50/50 |
| 4dr SUV | 197.2 in | 78.7 in | 67.3 in | 118.1 in | 66.1 / 66.5 in | 5,379 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ8 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -14% | $4,850 | 518 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ8 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 15.8% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ8 (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 329 mi | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 19, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage · Nov 12, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · 61 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
- Risk
- A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Not every 2025 Audi SQ8 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2025 Audi SQ8 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2025 Audi SQ8 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi SQ8. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other SQ8 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →