KnownCarProblems2020 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi Q7, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints). It is 12th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2020 Audi Q7 problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 36%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Two issues: the small portable air pump that came with the car would blow the fuse to the 12v cigarette lighter. After a new fuse is put in, this would happen on about every third or fourth time of using of the pump. I have replaced about 5 fuses already. The second issue is the squeaking of the rear brakes when…
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the messages "electrical malfunction" and "stop vehicle" were displayed. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence and later examined by an…
Engine
9 complaints · 32%Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the water pump, coolant pump, vacuum line…
Transmission
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormal noise from the passenger's side rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Audi indianapolis…
Brakes
3 complaints · 11%Two issues: the small portable air pump that came with the car would blow the fuse to the 12v cigarette lighter. After a new fuse is put in, this would happen on about every third or fourth time of using of the pump. I have replaced about 5 fuses already. The second issue is the squeaking of the rear brakes when…
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and the brakes engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle in front. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, neck…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Audi Q7 recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 90tv. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on december 23, 2025.
Full defect summary
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."
Driver assistance: camera
Risk: An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90n7.
Full defect summary
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: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 is 20dr.
Full defect summary
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: frontal
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. Audi's number for this recall is 69bv.
Full defect summary
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 protection."
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's c-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70h8.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints); engine (9 complaints); transmission (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 19, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is 12th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.