KnownCarProblems2021 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q7, most often about the electrical (59% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 4th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2021 Audi Q7 problems
Electrical
44 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the instrument cluster display had become blank and failed to operate as intended. The failure prevented the contact from viewing critical vehicle information, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, and turn signal indicators. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v201000 (electrical system). The interface turned off, and the touchscreen was inoperable. The cp message was displayed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the usb port…
Engine
20 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 - 55 MPH, the check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed code po299, which referred to coolant migration into the vacuum system. The contact was unable to provide the exact parts that…
Driver assistance
12 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, assist, warnings, warning.
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact went forward and sustained a concussion, and blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The emergency brake malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was able to pull over into a parking lot. There was an unknown red message displayed regarding the pressure sensor. The driver sustained injuries to the head…
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Backup camera
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the rear-view mirrors on the driver's side failed to indicate when another vehicle, person, or object was nearby the vehicle. The passenger's side rear-view mirror's audible alarm occasionally erroneously alerted the driver that there was a vehicle, a person, or…
Steering
5 complaints · 7%Fuel system
4 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 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."
Electrical: software
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 this recall is 90vc.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 sq8, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s6 sedan, s7, s8, a6 allroad, and sq7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recall is 91dz.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8, rs7, rs6 avant, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, q8, q7, q5 sportback, s4 sedan, q5, a7, a6, a6 allroad, a5 sportback, a5 coupe, a5 cabrioleet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, e-tron sportback quattro, sq7, s5 cabriolet, e-tron quattro, sq8, sq5 sportback, sq5, s8, s7, s6 sedan, s5 sportback, s5 coupe, 2022 e-tron gt, and 2021-2022 rsq8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
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.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42l5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 audi a5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs5 sportback, s5 sportback, 2020-2021 a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, q5, s4 sedan, s5 coupe, s5 cabriolet, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, 2021 q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, sq5 sportback, sq7, and sq8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for recall 21v-295 (42l1) were performed.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69cr (vw) and 69cs (audi).
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Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen id4, audi a4 allroad, a4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, a5 sportback, a6 allroad, a6 sedan, a7, a8, e-tron quattro, e-tron sportback quattro, q3, q5, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rs5 sportback, rs5 coupe, rs6 avant, rs7, rsq8, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, s5 coupe, s5 sportback, s6 sedan, s7, s8, sq5, sq5 sportback, sq7, sq8, and 2021-2022 s3 sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Suspension: non-powered axle assembly
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42l1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, a5 sportback, s5 sportback, rs5 sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Air bags: software
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."
Air bags: side impact
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69bm.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a6 allroad, q7, rs6 and rs7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
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 2021 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (44 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); engine (20 complaints); driver assistance (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q7 have?
- 9 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 2021 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is 4th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints, with 75 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.