Audi Q7 recalls

31 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

25V900000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update357KunitsDec 202525V777000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.Seats & beltsFree replacement61unitsNov 202525V201000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalFree software update44KunitsMar 202524V251000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and…Air bagsFree replacement91unitsApr 202423V868000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame.Air bagsFree repair1,001unitsDec 202323V212000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Forward Collision Avoidance recallIncompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may…Driver assistanceFree software update19unitsMar 202323V086000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.EquipmentFree repair12KunitsFeb 202322V806000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement6,076unitsOct 202222V742000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallDue to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update170KunitsOct 202222V516000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.Fuel systemFree replacement49KunitsJul 202222V034000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.Steering & suspensionFree replacement31KunitsJan 202221V825000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallA software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair2,857unitsOct 202121V606000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement45KunitsAug 202121V295000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.Steering & suspensionFree replacement41KunitsApr 202121V078000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the…Air bagsFree repair27KunitsFeb 202120V749000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.Air bagsFree replacement166unitsDec 202020V658000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Structure recallThe padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.Body & latchesFree replacement94KunitsOct 202020V149000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallThe bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.Steering & suspensionFree replacement229unitsMar 202020V093000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.Air bagsFree replacement383unitsFeb 202019V114000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.Steering & suspensionFree replacement34unitsFeb 201919V035000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.Fuel systemFree replacement75KunitsJan 201918V818000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThese vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until…Fuel systemFree replacement5,987unitsNov 201817V298000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThese gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree replacement240KunitsMay 201716V955000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAdditionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt…Air bagsFree replacement5,947unitsDec 201616V660000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.Fuel systemFree repair143KunitsSep 201616V648000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallIn the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering…Steering & suspensionFree replacement8unitsSep 201616V642000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in…ElectricalFree software update80KunitsSep 201616V641000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallIn the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision.Seats & beltsFree repair19KunitsSep 201616V519000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDue to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in…Air bagsFree software update15KunitsJul 201615V019000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement26KunitsJan 201514V516000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak…Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,814unitsAug 2014