2023 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-04-03 · campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
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 front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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:side/Window 2023-12-20 · campaign 23V868000 · 1,001 vehicles
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, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,047)
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 1,047 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-05 · Wheels“my rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning…”
2025-11-04 · Power Train“audi rumble is present on this vehicle, audi disregards it even after visiting the dealer many times over the issue. center diff is what is causing it. no issue up to 30k miles, then the rumble started. i am afraid of the drivetrain breaking and locking up during driving which could be catastrophic. audi does have tsbs on this exact issue from prev…”
2025-06-25 · Electrical System“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 sure i used premium gas. when i said i did i was told …”
2025-04-29 · Service Brakes“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 reduced stopping distance started again. th…”
2025-03-04 · Seats“sensors go off that i will hit something when not there remote batteries have dies three times in two years car won't start bluetooth doesn't connect trunk liftgate doesn't work volume turns off. …”
2025-01-16 · Seats:barriers“see attached document for complaint. …”
2025-01-13 · Structure:body“door latched locked and won’t open. in case of an emergency door would be unable to open. certainly causing a dangerous situation. …”
2024-12-16 · Service Brakes · 32,000 mi“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, the yellow warning light turned red. the contact stated…”
2024-12-16 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“i am reaching out to raise a serious safety concern regarding the audi pre sense feature in 2023 audi models. this feature has caused sudden, unexpected braking on both freeways and internal roads, creating a significant hazard for drivers and passengers. there appears to be no permanent way to disable this feature, and its malfunction poses a cri…”
2024-06-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“during a rain storm, the vehicles rear cross traffic will force the vehicle to stop when it mistakes rain for a person. we were stopped against our will for 3 minutes. audi corporate worked with our dealership, determined it's a known issue, and determined the vehicle is safe to drive. however, a 1995 honda civic will allow us to reverse away from …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.