2021 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 75 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2021 Audi Q7
The 2021 Audi Q7 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
75
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Audi Q7 (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
🔧 Tires
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022….
🔧 Electrical System
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may…
🔧 Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-Powered Axle Assembly
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
🔧 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….
🔧 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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for…
🔧 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…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Audi Q7
Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 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 — 2021 Audi Q7
Is the 2021 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Audi Q7 has 9 recall campaigns and 75 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 2021 Audi Q7 have?
The 2021 Audi Q7 has 9 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 2021 Audi Q7?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Audi Q7 are: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Audi Q7 safe to buy?
The 2021 Audi Q7 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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