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2020 Audi Q7

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
0
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Audi Q7

5 recalls
25 complaints
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
25
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V658000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    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.

  • 21V078000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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."

  • 22V516000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 23V212000high

    Forward collision avoidance · sensing system · camera

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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.

  • 25V900000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

Consumer complaints

25 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

25
Total
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE10
  • ELECTRICAL8
  • OTHER3
  • FUEL SYSTEM2
  • BRAKES2

Notable Issues

25 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)10
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)8
miscellaneous issues3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

0

City

0

Hwy

0

Comb

Annual cost
$4,150
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V900000

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V212000

    An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 22V516000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V078000

    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.

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V658000

    In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.