Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi SQ7, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
- Back over prevention1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Audi SQ7 failed the safety check 0.47% of the time — 60% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 34,522 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2020
3,357 new Audi SQ7 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2020; the largest markets were Germany (2,011), the United Kingdom (604), Poland (245).
- Average mass
- 2,430 kg
- Average CO₂
- 251 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 321 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 98% · Petrol 1.8%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
90 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 97% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €184,167.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde26
- Band onvoldoende profiel24
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm12
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld12
- Band beschadigd6
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek5
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage5
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
523 cars built in 2020 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 19 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 566 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Brakes | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Visibility | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% | 0.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
11 2020 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | — | 15.7 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.7 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 321 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.0 | 11.0 | 13.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2020 Audi SQ7.
| 2025713 19 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2020 Audi SQ7: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011307 | This bulletin provides information when high beam assist, or traffic sign detection limited, DTC C12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011277 | This bulletin provides information when the parking brake does not work sporadically; DTC B107BF0 or B10FCF0 stored in the driver assist systems. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011272 | This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails. |
| 11011271 | This bulletin provides general information and information when the laser scanner requires readjustment. |
| 11011268 | This bulletin pertains to complaints/general information regarding SOS Emergency Assist. |
| 11011267 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to noise complaints at the anchoring point of second row of seats caused by contact between lock and locking mechanism. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011253 | This bulletin provides infomraion when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension. |
| 11011247 | This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, or the red coolant lamp lights up; DTC P218100 and/or P1BB400. |
| 11011246 | This bulletin provides information when the engine overheats, red coolant temperature warning, MIL on - 4.0 ltr. V8 TFSI; P029900. |
| 11011244 | This bulletin provides information when the engine oil level is too low, engine oil consumption is too high. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11011239 | This bulletin advises that fuel additives are not permitted. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009957 | This bulletin provides informatin on ordering replacement parts for vehicles with ConBox Low; applies to any customer complaint or DTC, including SOS malfunctions. |
| 11009954 | This bulletin provides infomration related to Driver assist systems: parking aid, maneuver assist, rear cross-traffic assist not working (DTC U111000, U112300). |
| 11009952 | This bulletin provides informatin whem the individual overhead view cameras are inoperative (picture is blurry or fogged up), DTCs B200FFA, B127C04, C12AE02. |
| 11009948 | This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)