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20192022Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 16,784 in the U.S. in 2020 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 8 complaints in its first 3 years.
8 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–21 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V900000 (back over prevention), 23V212000 (automatic emergency braking) and 22V516000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any overheating, coolant smell or leaks? Ask whether the water pump or radiator was replaced. (6 owners named a cooling repair bill; the middle one was $1,500.)
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records. (6 owners named a engine repair bill; the middle one was $3,200.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Audi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 8 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Audi Q7 year →
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
Emergency battery light came on with a description of power malfunction. The light went from yellow to red then shortly stopped in the road while driving with complete power outage.
2020 Audi Q7 owner · NHTSA complaint 11561563
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2017–2025 Audi Q7, in U.S. dollars.
- Coolingone repair bill$1,500–$1,900middle $1,500 · 6 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11434763, 11460609, 11450435
- Engineone repair bill$1,400–$7,300middle $3,200 · 6 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11447125, 11609426, 11523005
Not enough reports yet for a number: Electrical (4), Screen, radio & camera (3), A/C & heat (1), Fuel system (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 48.7M views · 2017–2025 Audi Q7
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service208K views
2021 Audi Q7 Oil Change - You'll Wish You Knew This Trick!Metaloop DIY - Cars and Tools · 93K views · 3 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring57K views
How To Reset The Tire Pressure Warning On 2019 Audi Q7 Loss Of Pressure Reset MMI Warning LightKey Fob King · 57K views - Windows, doors & mirrors51K views
2018 Audi Q7 door panel removalTintGuy101 Ed · 51K views - Heat, A/C & blend door47K views
2017 - 2019 Audi Q7 How to change cabin air filter 2017 - 2019Oil Light Reset · 47K views
Show 2 more
- Steering & suspension43K views
2017 Audi Q7 Maintenance Reset Suspension Service modeLehew · 43K views - Infotainment, battery & electrical40K views
Infotainment How To - 2019 Audi Q7Two Guys and a Ride · 40K views
Before you buy, watch
2nd Gen Audi Q7. Is it a Luxury Bargain? || Value, 0-60, Reliability...Not-So-Handy Car Guy · 214K views
2022 Audi Q7 Review - Should You Buy It?James Salvatore · 80K views
7 Problems With The 2024 Audi Q7 You Must Know!Motor Future · 73K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2020 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 5
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025 New: most likely still open
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued 2023
Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2022
A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Show all 5 recalls
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child.
- Body structure · recall issued 2020
The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,800–$4,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Audi Q7 year. 2020 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 7 Audi Q7 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2020 Audi Q7 reliable?
We can't score it: only 16,784 were sold in the U.S. in 2020 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2020 Audi Q7 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (62%), automatic emergency braking (38%) and transmission & drivetrain (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?
5 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Audi Q7 get?
18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2020 Audi Q7 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Audi Q7 cost in fuel a year?
About $3,800 to $4,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Audi Q7 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Audi Q7 year is better than the 2020?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2013 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works