Buying a used 2020 Audi Q7? Check these 5 recalls first
A mixed list of five recalls. The critical item is a windshield camera heater that can overheat and risk fire, joined by a fuel pump that can fail, a passenger airbag that may deploy too fast for children, roof pillar padding, and a rearview camera that may not display. Complaint volume is modest at 26 unverified NHTSA reports, but weighted to electrical (10) and engine (7). One fire and one injury appear in that file, with no crashes reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the windshield camera heater recall was performed on this VIN
- Ask whether the fuel pump was replaced and about any stalling or no-start history
- Start the car several times and confirm the rearview camera displays every time
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Audi Q7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 windshield camera heater can overheat, risking fire | Forward Collision Avoidance | critical |
| Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump can fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Audi Q7 roof pillar padding may not absorb impact | Structure | medium |
| Audi Q7 passenger airbag may deploy too fast for children | AIR Bags | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
26 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |