Large SUV
2020 Audi Q7: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2020 Audi Q7 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
35
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 18 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraDec 19, 2025 · campaign 25V900000
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."
Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › CameraMar 29, 2023 · campaign 23V212000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpJul 20, 2022 · campaign 22V516000
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.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › SoftwareFeb 17, 2021 · campaign 21V078000
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 Prot
Structure › Body › Roof And PillarsOct 27, 2020 · campaign 20V658000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Audi Q7
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (11), engine & cooling (10), transmission & drivetrain (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Audi Q7 get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.