The most-reported SQ7 run is WA1AWAF79LD (2020 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 40% of reports; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for SQ7 model years 2020–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi SQ7 has 11 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 45% of every SQ7 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1AWAF79LD•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1VWAF77LD•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA1VWBF74MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AWBF74MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AWBF7XMD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1VWBF75MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AWBF76MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AWBF72MD•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AWBF77RD•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| WA1VWBF73SD•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| WA1VWBF78SD•••••• | 2025 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 20 SQ7 VINs so far, most often 2023, 2024, 2021 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 40% of everything Audi SQ7 owners report: Electrical System, 6 of 11 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Audi SQ7; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2020–2026 |
| 25V637000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2025 |
| 23V868000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2024 |
| 24V251000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2023 |
| 21V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
| 22V806000 | Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The SQ7 against its rivals
The SQ7 draws 1 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.3 and the Ford Explorer 5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ7 | 11 | 11 | 0% | |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,259 | 1,799 | 8.3% | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 25,476 | 4,762 | 6.8% | |
| Ford Explorer | 29,326 | 5,830 | 5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi SQ7 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 11 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi SQ7 share of that is 11 complaints over 11 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi SQ7 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 11 NHTSA complaints from 11 SQ7 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which SQ7 production run has the most complaints?
WA1AWAF79LD, a 2020 build, with 1 complaints. The typical SQ7 run has 1.
Does the SQ7 get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the SQ7 against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.
How many SQ7 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 11 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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