Audi Q7 Recalls

The Audi Q7 has 42 recalls spanning 2007 through 2026, with the most serious recent issue being an improperly mounted driver's side airbag on 2023–2024 models that may not restrain an occupant during a side-impact crash.

On the most current production years, 2025 models have seat belt buckles that may be missing a rivet securing the buckle to its stalk, which can prevent the belt from holding an occupant in a crash. The 2023–2024 model years also have a passenger seat sensor that can incorrectly deactivate the front passenger airbag, leaving that airbag inactive in a collision. A software error affecting 2020–2026 models can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when reversing. On 2022 models, a separate software issue can also cause the rearview camera to fail to display initially when the vehicle begins to back up, and a software fault can make the infotainment touchscreen go blank, taking the rearview camera display with it.

The 2020–2021 model years have a fuel pump component that can break internally, stalling the engine. On 2020–2021 vehicles, the front passenger airbag can fire its second stage too quickly when a child is in the front seat. The 2021 model year has a rear axle lock nut that can break and misalign the rear axle, causing loss of control; a door crash sensor connector that can detach and delay side airbag and pretensioner activation in a side impact; a rearview camera display that can go blank; and an instrument panel that can fail to show the speedometer or warning lights. The C-pillar padding on 2018–2020 models may not absorb enough impact, raising the risk of head injury for an unbelted occupant in a crash. On 2019 models, front shock absorber forks can crack, allowing the shock to loosen and the tire to contact the wheel housing, impairing steering. The 2019 model year also has side curtain airbags that may not fully inflate in a crash.

The 2017 model year carries a notable concentration of issues. A bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear can loosen over time and detach completely on 2017–2019 models, causing total loss of steering. On 2017 models specifically, the electric power steering control unit can short circuit and drop power assist, making the steering wheel much harder to turn at low speeds. The front airbag control module software on 2017 models can cause airbags to deploy with excessive force relative to the crash severity. The third-row seat back on 2017 models can slide forward in a frontal collision, failing to restrain the occupant. Airbag and pretensioner igniters on 2017 models may not meet specifications, potentially causing them to fail to deploy properly. The 2016–2018 model years have fuel rails that can leak, creating a fire risk near ignition sources.

Going further back, the 2013–2015 model years have a fuel pump flange that can crack and leak fuel. On 2013 models with the 3.0L diesel engine, a contaminated check valve can allow engine oil to migrate into the brake booster, rupturing the diaphragm and causing a significant increase in pedal effort or complete loss of power braking assist. The 2011–2012 model years have a fuel injection system that can leak fuel and raise the risk of fire. The 2007–2012 model