Car Record Book

2025 Audi Q7 recalls & problems

The 2025 Audi Q7 has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (6 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints17filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
2025 Audi Q7 in an NHTSA crash test
2025 Audi Q7 in an NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 25V777000 · Nov 12, 2025 · 61 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Audi Q7 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Audi Q7 NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

2025 Audi Q7 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Q7

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

Q7 Hybrid

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidance
Adaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking
6000—
Unknown or other
6202—
Lane departure
Warning; Assist
5000—
Electrical system
5202—
Back over prevention
Rearview system braking; Automatic system braking
4000—
Exterior lighting
1000—
Power train
1000—
Visibility/wiper
1000—
Service brakes
1000—
Vehicle speed control
1000—
Seat belts
1101—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.