Buying a used 2025 Audi Q7? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2025 Audi Q7 has 2 recalls in this group, addressing a seat belt buckle missing a rivet and a rearview camera that may not show an image. Buckle repair documentation is the central restraint-related check, while camera operation can be demonstrated during inspection. Its 17 owner complaints are unverified reports, including ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 5, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE with 4, and LANE DEPARTURE with 3. The reports include 2 crashes and 2 injuries.
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 VIN-specific seat belt buckle recall repair documentation.
- Verify the rearview camera remedy and demonstrate its operation.
- Ask about electrical faults and collision or lane warning malfunctions.
- 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 2025 Audi Q7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 and Q8 Seat Belt Buckle Missing Rivet | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
17 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 2 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 1 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |