Model year 2018 · Audi

2018 Audi Q7 / SQ7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi Q7 / SQ7. The most recent was reported on October 27, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi Q7 / SQ7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V658000	October 27, 2020	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
20V149000	March 16, 2020	Steering
19V035000	January 16, 2019	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V658000Manufacturer no. 70H8

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: October 27, 2020
Owner notification: November 17, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 94,144 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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 risk

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V658000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V149000Manufacturer no. 36A1

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: March 16, 2020
Owner notification: March 31, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 229 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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 risk

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V149000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: January 16, 2019
Owner notification: February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Audi Q7 / SQ7: August 30, 2015 – January 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 28, 2020.