Audi Q7 recalls

On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

586 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2020 to 10 Oct 2023

The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.

Fix: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.

187 vehicles · built 14 Aug 2023 to 17 Oct 2023

A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�

Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.

13 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2023 to 12 Jun 2023

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

31 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sep 2020

It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

1,568 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2019

The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.

Fix: The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles

130 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2019 to 30 Sep 2019

The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque

Fix: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.

114 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2015 to 28 Feb 2019

The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.

Fix: Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.

2 vehicles · built 19 Aug 2019 to 22 Aug 2019

Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.

Fix: The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.

2,390 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2019 to 14 Nov 2019

A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

31 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2018 to 18 Dec 2018

On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.

Fix: A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.

6,775 vehicles · built 1 May 2015 to 30 Sep 2016

Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007