Audi Q7 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 32 recalls and 1,056 owner complaints for the Audi Q7 (model years 2007–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (211 complaints), followed by electrical system (206 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 75 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 63 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 144 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 322 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 46 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 95 | 2 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (322), 2018 (144) and 2007 (95). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi Q7 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 211 | 17 of 20 | |
| Electrical system | 206 | 18 of 20 | |
| Exterior lighting | 166 | 7 of 20 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 142 | 14 of 20 | |
| Suspension | 64 | 5 of 20 |
Latest 8 of 32 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020–2026 | 356,894 |
| 25V777000 | Nov 12, 2025 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2025 | 61 |
| 25V201000 | Mar 31, 2025 | Electrical system: software | 2021 | 44,387 |
| 24V251000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2023–2024 | 91 |
| 23V868000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2023–2024 | 1,001 |
| 23V212000 | Mar 29, 2023 | Forward collision avoidance: sensing system, camera | 2020 | 19 |
| 23V086000 | Feb 15, 2023 | Equipment: other, labels | 2009–2015 | 12,100 |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 | 6,076 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 35 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 98 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.