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2020 Audi Q7: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

5Safety recalls
25Owner complaints
—NHTSA overall
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The 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 safety recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Q7 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Campaign 20V658000 · 27/10/2020

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.

RiskIn the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
2

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Campaign 21V078000 · 17/02/2021

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."

RiskDuring a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
3

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 22V516000 · 20/07/2022

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.

RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
4

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V212000 · 29/03/2023

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.

RiskAn overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
RemedyDealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.
5

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 25V900000 · 19/12/2025

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."

RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Audi Q7 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System10
Engine7
Power Train3
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Forward Collision Avoidance2

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Audi Q7 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2020 Audi Q7 owners report?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Audi Q7, most often about the electrical system, engine, power train.

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