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2020 Audi Q7

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Audi Q7
Pictured: Audi Q7 4M FL2 3.0 V6 MHEV quattro Satellite Silver Metallic 01 (cropped). Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
4dr SUV Tfsi Quattro
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower
248–335 hp
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Seats
7
Fuel
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
MPG (best)
21 combined · 19 city / 23 hwy
Length
199.2 in
Curb weight
4,938 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
5 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Seats up to 73 rows of seating.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Audi Q7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,938 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), 12% better than the 2020 standard SUV average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2020

  • New hybrid version
  • Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
  • Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
  • Lightest version 243 lb heavier

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Q7 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine335 hp3.0L turbo 6-cyl hybrid
Engine248 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl
Transmission8-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating7 seats · 3 rows

Trims

quattro Prestigequattro Premium Plusquattro Premium

Safety & driver-assist features

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Bratislava, Slovakia

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 Q7 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV Tfsi Quattro199.2 in77.6 in68.5 in117.7 in66.1 / 66.5 in4,938 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Q72.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive19 / 23 / 21+12%$3,900425
Q7 Hybrid3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 18-4%$4,550479
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.8 MPG2020 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2020 Audi Q7 SUV AWDNot ratedNot rated–★ / –★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.7%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
Not availableLane departure warning
Side crash test — 2020 Audi Q7 SUV AWD
Side crash test — 2020 Audi Q7 SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2020 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2020 Audi Q7 (this car)21 MPGNot rated5
2020 Porsche Cayenne21 MPGNot rated6
2020 BMW X523 MPG★★★★★11
2020 Cadillac Escalade17 MPGNot rated2
2020 Lexus RX30 MPGNot rated2
2020 Volvo XC9027 MPGNot rated9
2020 Tesla Model X351 miNot rated10

Recalls (5)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 19, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera · Mar 29, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V212000 · 19 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
Risk
An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will update the control software and replace the heater element for the front camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90N7.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jul 20, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V516000 · 49,443 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software · Feb 17, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V078000 · 26,967 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars · Oct 27, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V658000 · 94,144 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Audi Q7 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

29Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
70,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System10
Engine7
Power Train3
Unknown Or Other3
Service Brakes2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
20/05: 120/12: 121/03: 122/12: 123/01: 123/02: 123/12: 224/01: 124/04: 124/06: 124/07: 124/08: 224/09: 124/10: 125/04: 125/05: 125/07: 125/08: 126/02: 226/03: 126/05: 226/07: 126/09: 226/10: 120/0522/1223/1224/0624/0925/0526/0226/07max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Audi Q7 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 10 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 7 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Power Train — 3 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 70,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Audi Q7. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Q7 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Q722199.2 inNot rated12
2025 Q722199.2 in★★★★★217
2024 Q721199.2 in★★★★★32
2023 Q721199.2 inNot rated316
2022 Q722199.2 inNot rated320
2021 Q721199.2 inNot rated975
2019 Q721198.8 in★★★★★463
2018 Q721198.8 in★★★★★3144
2017 Q722198.8 inNot rated7322
2015 Q722200.4 inNot rated246
2014 Q722200.4 inNot rated242
2013 Q722200.4 inNot rated342

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →