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2025 Audi Q7: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q7, most recently filed December 2025. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q7. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2025 Audi Q7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V900000 Filed Dec 19, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
58.2% repairedof 356,894 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V900000
Listed for 2025 Audi Q7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V777000 Filed Nov 12, 2025

Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Consequence
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
68.9% repairedof 61 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (16)

16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q7, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 16.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Q7 years

Best and worst Q7 years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.5%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Audi Q7 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
20
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,750
CO₂ tailpipe
405 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2025 Audi Q7 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 22$3,750405
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$4,100442

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2025 Audi Q7 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V900000 (rear camera), 25V777000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Audi Q7 problems?

Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (5), Electrical system (4), Forward collision avoidance (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Audi Q7 get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2025 Audi Q7 get?

NHTSA rated the 2025 Audi Q7 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2025 Q7 compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Audi Q7 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (28) and the 2017 the most (319). The 2025 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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