Audi Q7 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Audi Q7, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 19, 2025Crash risk2019–2025 Audi A6, 2020–2026 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019–2025 Audi A7 and 15 other models — 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 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V900000 · 357K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 12, 2025Crash risk2025 Audi Q7, 2025 Audi Q8, 2025 Audi RS Q8 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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.
25V777000 · 61 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 31, 2025Crash risk2021 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A7 and 11 other models — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
25V201000 · 44K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 3, 2024Crash risk2023 Audi A3, 2023 Audi A4 Allroad, 2024 Audi A8 and 11 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
24V251000 · 91 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 20, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Audi Q7, 2023–2024 Audi Q8, 2023–2024 Audi RS Q8 and 2 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
23V868000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 29, 2023Fire risk2020 Audi Q7 — 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.
23V212000 · 19 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 15, 2023Crash risk2009–2015 Audi Q7 — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
23V086000 · 12K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 26, 2022Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A4 Allroad and 22 other models — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V806000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 5, 2022Crash risk2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 21 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V742000 · 170K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 20, 2022Crash risk2020–2021 Audi Q7, 2019–2021 Audi Q8 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
22V516000 · 49K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 26, 2022Crash risk2020–2021 Audi A4, 2020–2021 Audi A4 Allroad, 2019–2021 Audi A5 and 20 other models — Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
22V034000 · 31K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 20, 2021Crash risk2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5 and 13 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V825000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 5, 2021Crash risk2021 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 24 other models — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
21V606000 · 45K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 26, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Audi A4, 2019–2021 Audi A5, 2020–2021 Audi A6 and 16 other models — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
21V295000 · 41K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 17, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Audi Q7 — 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
21V078000 · 27K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 2, 2020Crash risk2021 Audi A6, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant and 1 other model — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
20V749000 · 166 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 27, 2020Crash risk2018–2020 Audi Q7 — 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.
20V658000 · 94K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 16, 2020Crash risk2017–2019 Audi Q7, 2019 Audi Q8 — Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
20V149000 · 229 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 19, 2020Crash risk2019 Audi Q7 — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.
20V093000 · 383 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 20, 2019Crash risk2019 Audi Q7, 2019 Audi Q8, 2019 Audi S5 and 1 other model — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
19V114000 · 34 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 16, 2019Fire risk2016–2018 Audi A6, 2016–2018 Audi A7, 2015–2018 Audi A8 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
19V035000 · 75K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 19, 2018Fire risk2009–2012 Audi Q5, 2007–2012 Audi Q7 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
18V818000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 3, 2017Fire risk2013–2017 Audi Q5, 2013–2015 Audi Q7 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
17V298000 · 240K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 29, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2017 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A7 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
16V955000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 13, 2016Fire risk2009–2012 Audi Q5, 2007–2012 Audi Q7 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
16V660000 · 143K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 8, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi Q7 — Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
16V648000 · 8 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2015–2017 Audi Q3 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
16V642000 · 80K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi Q7 — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
16V641000 · 19K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 8, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi Q7 — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
16V519000 · 15K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 20, 2015Fire risk2012 Audi A6, 2012–2013 Audi A7, 2011–2012 Audi Q7 and 3 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
15V019000 · 26K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 26, 2014Crash risk2013 Audi Q7 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
14V516000 · 2K units · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Aug 1, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Audi A6, 2007–2008 Audi Q7 — Structure
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
07V334000 · 24K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC