NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Audi Q7
The 2019 Audi Q7 has 4 NHTSA recalls and 60 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Audi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Audi Q7, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA #20V658000Reported October 27, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Free 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #20V149000Reported March 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA #20V093000Reported February 19, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #19V114000Reported February 20, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.