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Audi Q7 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi Q7 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi Q7. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
16 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 16 launched 2007 to 2025
  • Most recent 10 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/441
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 13 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2020 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi Q7?

Not every Audi Q7 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi Q7 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2007 to 2026

2020 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi Q7 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 1
’16 1
’17 0
’18 0
’19 2
’20 5
’21 1
’22 1
’23 1
’24 1
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi Q7 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Software update for battery control unit

Launched 10 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/441 Manufacturer ref. 93QQ

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Vehicles affected
586 Q7 vehicles
Built
5 Nov 2020 to 10 Oct 2023
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2024 1 recall

The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.

Launched 15 January 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/018 Manufacturer ref. 69GA

Defect
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Remedy
Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
Vehicles affected
187 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Aug 2023 to 17 Oct 2023
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2023 1 recall

A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.

Launched 10 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/331 Manufacturer ref. 72N5

Defect
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
Remedy
Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Vehicles affected
13 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2023
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2022 1 recall

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed

Launched 14 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/036 Manufacturer ref. 42L5

Defect
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Remedy
The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

2021 1 recall

Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications

Launched 25 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/236 Manufacturer ref. 42L1

Defect
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy
The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
10,089 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

2020 5 recalls

Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors

Launched 8 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/372 Manufacturer ref. 69BM

Defect
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Remedy
The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
31 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sept 2020
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Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line

Launched 19 May 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/135 Manufacturer ref. 38C7

Defect
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Remedy
The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,568 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2019 to 31 Dec 2019
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The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired

Launched 28 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/124 Manufacturer ref. 72K3

Defect
The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.
Remedy
The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
130 Q7 vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2019 to 30 Sept 2019

Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose

Launched 18 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/075 Manufacturer ref. 36A1

Defect
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Remedy
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
114 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 28 Feb 2019
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In the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach

Launched 26 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/056 Manufacturer ref. 69AJ

Defect
The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
Vehicles affected
2 Q7 vehicles
Built
19 Aug 2019 to 22 Aug 2019

2019 2 recalls

Overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen

Launched 19 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/395 Manufacturer ref. 90N7

Defect
Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.
Remedy
The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.
Vehicles affected
2,390 Q7 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2019 to 14 Nov 2019

An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork

Launched 27 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/065 Manufacturer ref. 40O4

Defect
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Remedy
Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Vehicles affected
31 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018
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2016 1 recall

Third row seats may deform in event of a collision

Launched 23 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/220 Manufacturer ref. 72F8

Defect
On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.
Remedy
A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
Vehicles affected
6,775 Q7 vehicles
Built
1 May 2015 to 30 Sept 2016

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 20 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/031 Manufacturer ref. 24AP

Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Vehicles affected
1,073 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

2014 1 recall

Reduction in braking performance

Launched 1 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/098 Manufacturer ref. 47L8

Defect
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy
Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,755 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

2007 1 recall

Tailgate may close without warning

Launched 25 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/120 Manufacturer ref. 55E4

Defect
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Remedy
Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
Vehicles affected
8,468 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 16 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi Q7. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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