2020 Audi Q7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2020 Audi Q7, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2020 Audi Q7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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…
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Camera (forward collision avoidance)
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.
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Air bags: frontal and software (air bags)
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…
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…
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Roof and pillars (structure)
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.
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…
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Audi Q7 have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,650 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 anothe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“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 i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Audi Q7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi Q7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 3 | 95 |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 3 | 29 |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 4 | 23 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 3 | 43 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 2 | 44 |
| 2016 Audi Q7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 7 | 320 |
| 2018 Audi Q7 | 3 | 143 |
| 2019 Audi Q7 | 4 | 62 |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 5 | 28 |
| 2021 Audi Q7 | 9 | 75 |
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 Audi Q7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 Audi Q7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Audi Q7
How do I know if my 2020 Audi Q7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2020 Audi Q7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V658000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.