Model year
2020 Audi Q7
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 28 complaints for the 2020 Audi Q7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9), ENGINE (7), POWER TRAIN (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 95 complaints
- 2008 33 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 44 complaints
- 2014 46 complaints
- 2015 45 complaints
- 2017 320 complaints
- 2018 144 complaints
- 2019 63 complaints
- 2020 28 complaints
- 2021 75 complaints
- 2022 20 complaints
- 2023 16 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Recalls
25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
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…
23V212000 · Mar 29, 2023
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.
22V516000 · Jul 20, 2022
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.
21V078000 · Feb 17, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; 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…
20V658000 · Oct 27, 2020
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.
Complaints
28 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.157 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Q7 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Audi Q7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.