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All cars · Audi Q7 · 2022

2022 Audi Q7. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints15NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine33%
Automatic emergency braking33%
Electrical20%
Speed control13%
Seat belts7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1500100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 25V900000 Dec 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

  • 22V806000 Oct 2022 Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111,

    Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

  • 21V825000 Oct 2021 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD20 / 25 / 22Premium$3,500
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S8)AWD18 / 23 / 20Premium$3,850
4.0L 8-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD15 / 21 / 17Premium$4,550

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2017–2025 Audi Q7, 48.7M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service3208K
Gauges, lights & wiring157K
Windows, doors & mirrors151K
Heat, A/C & blend door147K
Steering & suspension143K
Infotainment, battery & electrical140K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019642334,649Steering
2020–8–Electrical
2022–15–Engine
2023–1628,931Brakes
2024–320,894Lane assist
2025–19–Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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