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2020 Audi Q7 Recalls

5 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Urgent advisories

Dec 19, 2025

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Audi Q7 average of 3.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Audi Q7 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 19, 2025

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V212000

Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 29, 2023

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V516000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jul 20, 2022

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V078000

Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module › Software

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Feb 17, 2021

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V658000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Oct 27, 2020

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Audi Q7 model years

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Other 2020 Audi recall reports

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2020 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2020 Audi Q7. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 Audi Q7?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology