2022 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
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 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.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit 2022-10-26 · campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, thes
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2021-10-20 · campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Service bulletins (1,126)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2063336_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc c12bff0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,126 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Engine“while driving, the vehicle displayed an error message (occurring when going downhill), limited engine rpm to 1200, and illuminated a warning instructing the driver not to exceed 1200 rpm — a limp-mode condition that severely limited acceleration and the ability to maintain speed in traffic. on other occasions the vehicle entered limp mode and shut …”
2026-09-28 · Engine“what happened: during routine service on xxx at 64,148 miles, an independent audi specialist ([xxx], [xxx]) found low coolant, coolant leaking into the vacuum system, and coolant on the belt drive. on xxx the shop replaced the water pump, thermostat, vacuum pump, vacuum tank, and vacuum lines at a cost of $6,314.30. safety risk: the failure was fo…”
2026-08-05 · Engine“car in question is a 2022 audi q7 55 tfsi - 3.0 turbo - 40k miles 2 owner. serviced at audi since new. under warranty until 50k car throws a p0299 code - turbo underboost condition present - coolant migration from a faulty vw/audi water pump is sending coolant into vacuum lines causing catastrophic engine issues - car can not be driven. audi w…”
2026-07-31 · Engine“my 2022 audi q7 experienced an internal water pump seal failure that allowed engine coolant to migrate into the vehicle’s vacuum system, contaminating the vacuum reservoir, valve, and connected lines. this is a known failure pattern affecting audi/volkswagen vehicles equipped with the 2.9t/3.0t ea839 engine family, where the water pump’s internal d…”
2026-06-08 · Power Train“i was traveling at highway speeds in active, high-velocity traffic when my vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure that nearly resulted in a severe multi-car accident. without any warning, the vehicle completely lost its ability to accelerate, flatly refusing to pick up speed or maintain momentum despite pressing the gas pedal. …”
2026-06-05 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“while parked in my residential garage with the engine shut off and car door closed, the vehicle suffered an un-commanded rollaway incident due to a suspected defect in the electronic parking brake or automatic-park transmission software. the vehicle was completely stopped, the driver exited the vehicle and the driver's door was closed. moments lat…”
2026-05-25 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“i drove home after shopping, opened my garage door by remote, and pulled into the garage. i placed the vehicle in park, and shut off the engine via push button. i retrieved my purse from the passenger seat and exited the vehicle. i exited the vehicle with the intent of retrieving my shopping bags from the rear hatch. as i walked towards the rear …”
2025-08-22 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“my car has suddenly tried to stop in the middle of an interstate highway. it happens when the adaptive cruise control is active. even though the lane in front of the car is clear, a warning sign appears in the dash that the pathway is obstructed and the car tries to stop quickly. this has happened on this vehicle four times now. it happened on …”
2025-05-12 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“my wife was driving the car with the adaptive cruise control set at 72mph on 5/11/2025. the milage on the odometer was about 37165. a car was close behind when suddenly on of the systems in my car slammed on the brakes and attempted to stop the car. there were no warning indicators to suggest why this had happened. my last audi, a 2020 a6, did…”
2024-09-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“ i drove on [xxx] from los angeles towards san diego in the morning. i followed the traffic in the middle lane and turned on the acc, including the lane-keep assist, at the same time. the speed was set at 78 mph, but the traffic was moving faster than that. the distance was set to level 3 for acc auto brake. after passing a speed limit sign, the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.