With 3 recalls and 23 complaints, the 2020 Audi Q7 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V6580002020-27-10

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.

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

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21V0780002021-17-02

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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."

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.

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23V2120002023-29-03

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Audi Q7's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 23 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System7

02Engine4

03Unknown Or Other2

04Power Train2

05Engine And Engine Cooling1

23 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Audi Q7 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Audi Q7 trims

18–21mpg combined

17-19city

21-23hwy

$2,750-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2020 Audi Q7 ranges from 18 to 21 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Q7 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city23 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Q7 - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

TDI Prestige Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige

How does the TDI Prestige compare to other Audi Q7 trims?

The TDI Prestige occupies a distinct position in the Audi Q7 range. See how it stacks up on the 2020 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige?

Maintenance costs for the TDI Prestige align with the broader Audi Q7 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2020 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system. Check the 2020 Audi Q7 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Audi Q7 TDI Prestige?

For the TDI Prestige, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Audi Q7 buyer's guide.

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