Buying a used 2021 Audi SQ7? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2021 Audi SQ7 has 6 recalls in this group. Engine cylinder cracks stand out, with additional recalls involving rear child-seat belt restraint, rear axle alignment, backup camera images, and instrument panel display failure. Its 6 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Electrical system appears in 3 reports, while engine and forward collision avoidance each appear in 2. Display operation and engine recall documentation deserve close review.
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 engine cylinder crack recall records.
- Verify rear seat belt and rear axle alignment recall completion.
- Test the instrument display, reverse camera, and collision-warning system.
- 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 SQ7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ7, SQ8, RS Models: Engine Cylinder Cracks | Engine | critical |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | 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
6 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 3 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | Yes |