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2019 Audi Q7 Research

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4 Recalls
60 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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2019

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (4)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Audi Q7. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2019 Model Year (4 recalls)

Campaign #19V114000 20/02/2019
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Campaign #20V658000 27/10/2020
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign #20V149000 16/03/2020
STEERING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.

Campaign #20V093000 19/02/2020
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Risk: An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ.

💬 Consumer Complaints (60)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Audi Q7 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION 9
STEERING 8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3
WHEELS 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2
ENGINE 2
POWER TRAIN 2
2019 model • SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 03/25/2026

My car has experienced unintended automatic emergency braking while driving in active traffic with no obstruction present. This created a serious risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Prior to this, the car had ongoing alignment and steering issues beginning shortly after purchase. The car consistently pulls while driving and has required multiple repair attempts, including alignments and inspections…

2019 model • BACK OVER PREVENTION • 03/16/2025

The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention intermittently displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V900000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not…

2019 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 12/31/2025

The starter in my Audi Q7 2019 failed and the car would not start. I was parked in my garage and manually had to put the car in neutral using the tool provided in the trunk and push the car out of the garage until a flatbed tow truck was able to take my car to the shop. If this…

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