The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 4 official safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q7 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Air Bags & Restraints, Body & Structure, Brakes & Traction Control. The 2019 Audi Q7 belongs to the 2nd Generation (Typ 4M) platform.

Key Recall Findings
  • Official Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns on file with NHTSA
  • Primary Affected Subsystems: Air Bags & Restraints, Body & Structure, Brakes & Traction Control
  • Official Remedy: Detailed per campaign in official NHTSA records below
  • Most Recent NHTSA Report: October 27, 2020
VIN-Specific Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). A campaign listing on this model-year page does not establish that every vehicle or trim is affected. Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is needed.
Official Recall Campaigns
4
Listed in current NHTSA data
Affected System Areas
6
Broad component categories
Latest NHTSA Filing
October 27, 2020
Most recent campaign report
VIN Verification
Required
Exact applicability depends on VIN

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2019 Audi Q7

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Air Bags & Restraints

NHTSA records also contain 2 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Body & Structure

NHTSA records also contain 1 consumer complaint filing involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Brakes & Traction Control

NHTSA records also contain 7 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Steering System

NHTSA records also contain 10 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Suspension

NHTSA records also contain 10 consumer complaint filings involving this same system. View Complaints →
Vehicle Subsystem 1 campaign

Visibility, Wipers & Glass

NHTSA records also contain 1 consumer complaint filing involving this same system. View Complaints →
Domain Mapping Methodology: A single NHTSA recall campaign may involve more than one vehicle subsystem (such as electrical wiring affecting fuel delivery), so domain totals can exceed the total number of unique recall campaigns. Complaint and recall counts are grouped by broad vehicle system; component co-occurrence does not establish that an individual owner complaint is related to a specific recall campaign.

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (4)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #20V658000 Body & Structure
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Report Date: October 27, 2020
Safety 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 / 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.

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

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.

Manufacturer & NHTSA 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.
NHTSA Campaign #20V149000 Steering System
Affected Component: STEERING
NHTSA Report Date: March 16, 2020
Safety 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 / Consequence:

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

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

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.

Manufacturer & NHTSA 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.
NHTSA Campaign #20V093000 Air Bags & RestraintsVisibility, Wipers & Glass
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Report Date: February 19, 2020
Safety 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 / Consequence:

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

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

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.

Manufacturer & NHTSA 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.
NHTSA Campaign #19V114000 Brakes & Traction ControlSuspension
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA Report Date: February 20, 2019
Safety 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 / Consequence:

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

Authorized Remedy Instructions:

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.

Manufacturer & NHTSA 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.
Source Data Notice: Campaign summaries, safety consequences, and remedy descriptions are direct text extracts published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation.

Recall History for Audi Q7

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2015 Audi Q7 2 44 View 2015 Recalls →
2017 Audi Q7 7 317 View 2017 Recalls →
2018 Audi Q7 3 141 View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Audi Q7 Current Page 4 61 Current
2020 Audi Q7 5 28 View 2020 Recalls →
2021 Audi Q7 10 76 View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Audi Q7 3 22 View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Audi Q7 3 16 View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Audi Q7 3 2 View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Audi Q7 3 16 View 2025 Recalls →
2026 Audi Q7 1 0 View 2026 Recalls →
Historical Reporting Note: Recall campaign counts are shown by model year and should not be interpreted as a vehicle reliability score. Campaigns may cover multiple model years, and newer model years naturally have had less calendar exposure time for new safety campaigns to be issued.

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns on this page are associated with this make, model, and model year in NHTSA federal records. A campaign may apply only to certain vehicles based on production date, equipment, manufacturing details, or other campaign-specific criteria.

AutoUtility cannot determine whether a particular VIN is affected or whether a recall remedy has already been completed.

For vehicle-specific recall status, check the 17-digit VIN using NHTSA's official recall lookup or contact an authorized dealer. Campaign-specific remedy information shown above is reproduced from official NHTSA recall records.

Official NHTSA Safety Resources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.