Model year 2019 · Audi

2019 Audi Q7 / SQ7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Audi Q7 / SQ7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V658000	October 27, 2020	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
20V149000	March 16, 2020	Steering
20V093000	February 19, 2020	Air Bags › Side/Window
19V114000	February 20, 2019	Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (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 20V093000Manufacturer no. 69AJ

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: February 19, 2020
Owner notification: March 19, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 383 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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 risk

An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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 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 20V093000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V114000Manufacturer no. 40O4/40O6

Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA: February 20, 2019
Owner notification: March 18, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 34 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Audi Q7 / SQ7: November 26, 2018 – December 12, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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 risk

Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

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 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 19V114000, 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.