Audi SQ7
7 model years from 2020 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 16–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (6)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
The 2026 SQ7 in brief
The 2026 Audi SQ7 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine 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 5,280 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 20% worse than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Audi SQ7 has 7 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 17 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (8), engine (6), unknown or other (3).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 17 owner complaints.
How the 2020 SQ7 compares
The 2020 Audi SQ7 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine 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 5,280 lb.
2026 SQ7 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 20% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 SQ7
2 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2021 SQ7
6 owner complaints · 6 recalls
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 16 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 199.2 in | 5,280 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2026 SQ7
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 352 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →



