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2019 Audi Q7 Recall List

4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi Q7, affecting structure & body, steering, airbags, and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Audi dealer.

Recall campaigns
4
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Oct 27, 2020
Owner complaints
62

All 2019 Audi Q7 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 20V658000Oct 27, 2020Structure & Body94,144 vehicles

    Structure:body:roof and pillars

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 20V149000Mar 16, 2020Steering229 vehicles

    Steering

    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.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 20V093000Feb 19, 2020Airbags383 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    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.

    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.

  4. NHTSA 19V114000Feb 20, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires34 vehicles

    Suspension:front:shock absorber

    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.

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi Q7, covering structure & body, steering, airbags, and suspension, wheels & tires.
Are 2019 Audi Q7 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2019 Audi Q7?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 20V658000, reported Oct 27, 2020, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.