Audi SQ7 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Audi SQ7, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Audi SQ7 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SQ7 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi SQ7 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi SQ7 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SQ7 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 SQ7 | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 SQ7 | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 SQ7 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 SQ7 | 5 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 SQ7 | 6 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 SQ7 | 2 | 1 | — | Back Over Prevention |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi SQ7 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (6), 2022 (5), 2025 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi SQ7?
Electrical System, with 8 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi SQ7 have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.