Audi Q7 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 16 safety recalls naming the Audi Q7, launched from 2007 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi Q7 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 16
- 2007 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 10 October 2025
- R/2025/441
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi Q7 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/441, launched 10 October 2025. Also covers the A8, Q8
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
R/2024/018, launched 15 January 2024, 187 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q8
Defect: The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Remedy: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
R/2023/331, launched 10 November 2023, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q3, Q8
Defect: A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
Remedy: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED
R/2022/036, launched 14 February 2022, 5,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Remedy: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021, 10,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5, Q8, Q8 e-tron
Defect: One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS
R/2020/372, launched 8 December 2020, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Remedy: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
GEAR OIL MAY ESCAPE DUE TO A FAULTY WELDED JOINT ON THE GEARBOX OIL LINE
R/2020/135, launched 19 May 2020, 1,568 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A8, Q8
Defect: It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Remedy: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
THE FUNCTION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY BE IMPAIRED
R/2020/124, launched 28 April 2020, 130 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.
Remedy: The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles
BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY COME LOOSE
R/2020/075, launched 18 March 2020, 114 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q8
Defect: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Remedy: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE AIR DUCT COMPONENT IN THE CURTAIN AIRBAG COULD DETACH
R/2020/056, launched 26 February 2020, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
OVERHEATING CAN OCCUR IN THE AREA OF THE INTERIOR MIRROR ON THE WINDSCREEN
R/2019/395, launched 19 November 2019, 2,390 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.
Remedy: The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.
AN ERROR IN THE CASTING PROCESS MAY AFFECT THE RIGIDITY OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK
R/2019/065, launched 27 February 2019, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A8, Q8
Defect: A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Remedy: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
THIRD ROW SEATS MAY DEFORM IN EVENT OF A COLLISION
R/2016/220, launched 23 September 2016, 6,775 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.
Remedy: A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098, launched 1 October 2014, 5,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5
Defect: On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2007/120, launched 25 September 2007, 8,468 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Remedy: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi Q7, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.