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2020 Audi Q7 / SQ7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q7 / SQ7. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q7, SQ7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q7 / SQ7, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V212000March 29, 2023Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera
22V516000July 20, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
21V078000February 17, 2021Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
20V658000October 27, 2020Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Audi Q7 / SQ7
October 24, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q7, SQ7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V212000Manufacturer no. 90N7

Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
March 29, 2023
Owner notification
May 10, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V212000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V516000Manufacturer no. 20DR

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 20, 2022
Owner notification
December 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
49,443 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V516000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V078000Manufacturer no. 69BV

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2021
Owner notification
March 5, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
26,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q7

Components: Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software; Air Bags › Frontal

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V078000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V658000Manufacturer no. 70H8

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2020
Owner notification
November 17, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
94,144 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V658000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.