Buying a used 2021 Audi Q7? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2021 Audi Q7 has 9 recalls in this group, spanning a door sensor connector, passenger airbag, rear axle hardware and alignment, rear child-seat belt retention, fuel pump, cameras, and instrument display. Rear axle work and restraint repairs deserve specific documentation, while camera and display operation are practical inspection items. Its 72 owner complaints are unverified reports, led by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 43, ENGINE with 18, and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE with 7.
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.
- Request rear axle lock nut repair and alignment verification records.
- Verify door sensor, passenger airbag, rear belt, and fuel pump remedies.
- Check reverse camera and instrument display; ask about electrical faults.
- 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, Q7 Door Sensor Connector May Detach | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Q7 Front Passenger Air Bag Problem | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| 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 Models: Instrument Panel Display May Fail | 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 |