2025 Audi Q7 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q7.

2
recalls
17
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Audi Q7 recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 356,894 vehicles potentially affected

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

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 25V777000 · reported November 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 61 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
The risk
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported

I described this prior in a complaint from 7/31/26 - 11407511 This was an unassisted rollaway from parking. Car was in park and started drifting I tried to get back in the car and car pinned my leg. On top of this car has had multiple ignition failures. First only one or two at a time prior to accident which would…

Sep 4, 2026 · Unknown or other

I placed my child into the back seat of my 2025 Audi Q7 and secured the child in the car seat. The key fob was inside the vehicle in the back seat, and the vehicle was turned off. After placing my child in the vehicle, the Q7 unexpectedly locked with both my child and the key fob inside. I did not intentionally lock…

Aug 30, 2026 · Unknown or other

Sunday morning, …, at 07:25 CST, while driving west on […] outside of […], the moonroof of the 2025 Audi Q7 spontaneously exploded with what sounded like a gunshot in the car. The sunscreen was closed at the time, so very little glass entered the vehicle. There were no other vehicles around us at the time. There was…

Jul 31, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported

4/30/26 I came home, parked in my driveway, got out of the car and opened the left back door to get my handicapped son out of the car. He wanted his talker from his backpack(he is nonverbal), so I sat next to him on the back seat and gave him the talker. Then I got out of the car and helped him to get out, closed the…

Mar 23, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

WHile trying to park 2025 Q7 the vehicle accelerated without warning and adaptive cruise flashed quickly then disappeared. I was the driver and had a passanger along. THis incedent repeated itself within 30 mins. I am not comfortable driving the car..

Q7 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 32020
2023 31600
2024 3200
2025 21720
2026 1200

Across all years, the 2017 Q7 has the most complaints (322). All Audi Q7 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi Q7, the most recent reported on December 19, 2025 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q7?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2025 Audi Q7 complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.