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2023 Audi Q7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Audi Q7 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 357,986 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V900000 2025-12-19 356,894 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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,…

AIR BAGS 24V251000 2024-04-03 91 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the…

Consequence

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

AIR BAGS 23V868000 2023-12-20 1,001 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214,…

Consequence

An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

Complaints by component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SEATS
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
1
Total complaints26

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-10-10

“My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning”

STEERING · reported 2025-10-10

“My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning”

WHEELS · reported 2025-10-10

“First incident [xxx], in columbia sc driving in parking lot on post, approx 10pm, blocking traffic. Car shut down and mmi disappeared. After approximately 20-30 minutes car started, still no screen. I was able to drive it. Next day, rebooted per google, took to dealership who said I should make…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-06-24

“After owning the vehicle for less than one-year (~20k) miles, the front brakes started to pulse and make noise when stopping. Stopping distance was reduced. The dealer recommended that the rotors be replaced and did so at zero cost as a courtesy. Twelve weeks later, the pulsing and noise and…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-03-28

“Door latched locked and won’t open. In case of an emergency door would be unable to open. Certainly causing a dangerous situation.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-01-11

“The contact owns a 2023 audi q7. The contact stated that the mil warning light was illuminated. There was a yellow warning light illuminated with a message to take the vehicle to the dealer displayed. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching an intersection,…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-12-14

“The contact owns a 2023 audi q7. The contact stated that the mil warning light was illuminated. There was a yellow warning light illuminated with a message to take the vehicle to the dealer displayed. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching an intersection,…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-12-14
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Audi Q7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.