Buying a used 2021 Audi Q7? Check these 9 recalls first
Nine recalls, the most of any vehicle here, though none is rated critical. Four are high severity: door sensors that can delay airbag deployment, a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, and a fuel pump that can fail. The rest are camera, dashboard display and axle alignment issues. That matches the complaints, where 43 of 72 unverified NHTSA reports are electrical, then engine at 18. Five injuries are recorded.
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.
- Pull a full VIN recall report, since nine separate campaigns need confirming
- From a cold start, test the dashboard display, backup camera and infotainment repeatedly
- Ask about fuel pump work and inspect rear tire wear for alignment problems
- 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 2021 Audi Q7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 and Q7 door sensors may delay airbags | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump can fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Audi Q7 passenger airbag may deploy too fast for children | AIR Bags | medium |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi Sedans and SUVs May Lose Dashboard Display | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
72 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 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 | 43 | Yes |
| Engine | 18 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 11 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 6 | Yes |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |