2018–2020 Audi Q7 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V658000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 70H8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 94,144
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-253-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 17, 2020
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.