2020 Audi Q7 recalls

5 safety recalls, 29 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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5Recalls
29Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Audi Q7 recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-900
December 20, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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."
Safety risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Forward Collision Avoidance recall

23V-212
March 29, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

22V-516
July 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Safety risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.

Air Bags recall

21V-078
February 17, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.

Structure recall

20V-658
October 27, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.

2020 Audi Q7 owner complaints

29 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System11
Engine7
Unknown or Other3
Power Train3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Recent complaints

October 25, 2026Electrical System

COMPONENT: 48V mild-hybrid electrical system — engine ground connections, Belt Starter Generator circuit, and 48V lithium battery. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request; the 48V battery dealer now call failed has not yet been replaced. SAFETY RISK: On 8/1/2026, the vehicle suffered sudden, complete electrical failure while in motion immediately after exiting I-75 in Bradenton, FL, with my family aboard, including a child. The cluster displayed “Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle” (red), then total power loss. I coasted into a parking lot; had this occurred minutes earlier at 70 mph in interstate traffic, a stall with degraded accessories would have been unavoi

September 22, 2026Engine and Engine Cooling

See attached document for complaint.

September 14, 2026Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and the brakes engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle in front. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, neck, and head. Medical attention was provided. The contact received continued treatment for whiplash, migraine headaches, and chiropractic treatments. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

July 23, 2026Unknown or Other

Dashboard leather is bubbling, separating, and delaminating near the center windshield vents. This is a known manufacturing defect, Audi has issued a warranty extension (bulletin AWA-23-11) for this identical issue on the Q8, e-tron quattro, and R8 models, but not the Q7, despite the dashboard part number (4M8857001S33A) being identical across the Q7 and Q8. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting multiple Audi models sharing this dashboard component

May 14, 2026Engine

the first indication of an issue was oil consumption. It was using more oil than usual around the 70K mile mark. Then it started misfiring, and soon after a knocking noise coming from the engine. There are no check engine light on, after bringing it in for diagnostics, it read that it was a spark plug, once they got into the engine they discovered the cylinder had been stripped from the piston. Yes the diagnostics came from our foreign car mechanic. no, it has not been inspected by the manufacturer or police. Just the symptoms. sometimes the light would come on, and then it would go off. At this point it is off. All of this started in the fall of 2025.

2020 Audi Q7 recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Audi Q7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Audi Q7. The most recent, filed December 20, 2025, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2020 Audi Q7 problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (11 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Audi Q7 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 Audi Q7.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Audi Q7?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.