2020 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 28 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

66/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2020 Audi Q7

The 2020 Audi Q7 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Audi Q7 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Audi 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…

NHTSA #20V658000

🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module: Software

During 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.

Remedy: Audi 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….

NHTSA #21V078000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers 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…

NHTSA #22V516000

🔧 Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers 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…

NHTSA #23V212000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #25V900000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Audi Q7

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Engine And Engine Cooling

Service Brakes

Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel System

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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Audi Q7

Is the 2020 Audi Q7 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?

The 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi Q7?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Audi Q7 are: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Audi Q7 safe to buy?

The 2020 Audi Q7 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Audi Q7 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q7 are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.