2021 Audi SQ8

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.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored below in our Car Seat Check of the 2021 Audi SQ8.

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.