BigBoy11

I am trying to understand the “lemon law” assertions. If the vehicle is operating as designed, where is the “lemon”? It is very doubtful that not liking a particular feature of a vehicle no matter how maddening would constitute or trigger any lemon law remedies.

phil47

Picked up my new Q8 3 weeks ago...very recent build. Almost 1,000 km on it and no sign of throttle lag so far. I rarely turn off auto start/stop.

SoundsoftheSuburbs

Most of the people on this thread calling it dangerous, threatening to sue, etc. don't even own the car...

Jsf721

Well I’m only following this thread so that when it’s fixed I can pick one up. I have an aging MDX that I own. I’ll be replacing this with a Q8 or some other larger suv. I’m hoping Q8 but only if this deal breaking issue is resolved. It you don’t notice it great for you. But to me and ,Amy others is a glaring fault that is dangerous and potentially deadly.

I have ave since purchase a different vehicle and only following to keep tabs on a fix and trying to help others make a good decision once they can check out the fault for themselves.

If if I owned a Q8 with this problem I’d be doing everything I could to get out of it. Why because it’s dangerous.

Jsf721

Well Audi says it’s operating as designed but I beg to differ as do many on this board.

I thimk ink is faulty and dangerous. Throttle lag that makes 5e car dangerous to operate is not a feature I don’t like. It’s a fault the manufacturer won’t admit to at the moment. Just like the powder that wasn’t dangerous but ended up being the largest class action suit of the decade.

jrjunior31

I’ve noticed it when coasting down to 2k RPMs then punching the gas in “Drive” mode. It hesitates for a second or so before jerking forward as I mention upthread. Easing into the gas seems to be a better tactic. With that said I’ve never come across any situation where the throttle lag put me in danger. I always drive with the S/S off and once the oil heats up I switch to Sport mode since it’s always nice to have a little more responsiveness. My last car was an NA-V8 with instant power delivery at all speeds but I drove that car in Sport mode with the S/S off all the time as well. I haven’t had to alter my driving style in the Q8. There’s a lot of posts on this thread from people that do not even own the car. The issue has gotten overblown imo especially when bringing up Lemon Laws. I had a Lemon Law case a few years ago and I don’t see how this could possibly qualify. Granted each car is different and the problem just may not be as prevalent in my car.

f10

I complained about a similar lag in my 2018 SQ5. Audi kept it hush hush and bought it back when I said I would pursue a lemon law case. My Q8 has the lag in certain situations but with the ss off I rarely notice it. I also have a pedal box which very noticeably improves response. I still believe Audi jacked this design up and a fix is needed.

SoundsoftheSuburbs

I noticed a throttle lag, but I've altered my driving technique and played with the different driving modes available. It's really not an issue anymore. I can't think of a situation where the throttle lag I've experienced would be dangerous/deadly. Hyperbole much? It's not like the car stalls out in the middle of traffic.

Again, hyperbole much?

Also, why are you so invested in criticizing this car that you do not own or care to purchase? Your commentary is nugatory and banal.

I agree with this wholeheartedly, and @jrjunior31 was a very early adopter of the Q8.

BigBoy11

Sorry but that simply doesn’t rise to the level of either lemon or litigation! Personal opinion of someone who doesn’t even own or drive one is not something any attorney or regulatory agency would even consider.

Jsf721

Well I didn’t meant to upset anyone. To answer your questions

why am I here ? I’d like to get a Q8 if this problem gets fixed.

Not rising to lemon law. Wrong. If the service department cannot fix an issue that I can continually cause to Happen I believe I’d win that case and more importantly Audi would buy my car back before I got to far down the lemon law route.


So to everyone one who has adjusted their driving style, found a setting that works for you. I’m happy for you. Enjoy your vehicle in the best of health. But I won’t settle on any car let alone a 84k plus tax build.

I think this this thread I saturated enough to prevent anyone from on here from buying a Q8 without at least vetting this issue that’s been detailed. I’d be pissed if I purchased the car and then discovered this issue. I saw it right away maybe because it’s the way I drive. Maybe I’m more sensitive or aware of the lag but it’s a deal breaker for me and I wouldn’t want my wife and kids driving it either.

I’ m only trying to help alert others and all I want is this fixed for myself and the rest of you.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.