The fuel pump in your Audi Q8 or Q7 delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2019-2021 models, a part inside the pump can break, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine could stall while driving, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with the recall number 20DR.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control module in your Audi Q7 is like the brain that decides when and how to deploy the air bag. In 2020-2021 models, this brain might send the second stage of the air bag too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child is in the front passenger seat and a crash happens, the air bag might deploy too quickly, which could increase the risk of serious injury to that child.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control module with new software, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
The camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you. In certain 2019-2026 models, there's a software glitch that could prevent the camera image from appearing on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't show up, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle. This means you might not see a child, pet, or object that's behind you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera system software to fix the issue, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The camera on your Q7's windshield helps your vehicle avoid collisions by detecting objects in front of you. The camera's heating element is designed to keep it clear of fog and ice, but a software glitch could cause it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heating element overheats, it could catch fire and cause a serious safety issue — potentially leading to a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera's software and replace the faulty heating element at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.
The C-pillar is the column behind the rear seats in your Audi Q7. The padding on this part helps absorb the impact of a crash, but in some 2018-2020 models, it might not do its job well enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not buckled up and crash into something, your head could hit the C-pillar and get hurt. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the C-pillar padding with a new, safer version – it's completely free. You'll get a notification from Audi, and they'll take care of the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
