2021 Audi Q8

More than 44,300 Audi vehicles are being recalled due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail.

A software issue resulting in a blank rearview display has prompted a recall of more than 173,000 Audi and Bentley vehicles.

In the third major recall of its kind in the first half of August, more than 45,000 Audi and VW cars and SUVs are being recalled for a malfunctioning seat belt retractor.

These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2021.

IIHS has released its list of vehicles that qualify for either of its two awards, Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus, for 2021.

The SQ8, which is the middle sibling between the Q8 and max-performance RS Q8, has just the upgrades that might fix the Q8’s problem — though it comes at considerable cost.

This big five-seat SUV is comfortable and tech-savvy, but powertrain problems threaten to derail the experience.