2021 Audi Q7 electrical system problems

The 2021 Audi Q7 has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

38%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Q7 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V201000Electrical SystemMarch 31, 2025 · 44,387 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.

What owners report

“Was driving around 30 MPH. Audi Q7started showing malfunctions on the dashboard, stabilization control malfunction, transmission malfunction, startup system malfunction, backup system malfunction, drivers assist malfunction, tire pressure malfunction, drive system malfunction. The vehicle started…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 13, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2021 Audi Q7 electrical system — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Audi Q7 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 25V201000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.