Is the 2020 Audi Q7 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7/10
The Audi Q7 Premium Plus is a strong contender for those who value luxury and technology, but be prepared for potentially expensive maintenance and some electronic issues.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Advanced technology features
- Strong performance
Cons
- High maintenance costs
- Average fuel economy
- Potential for electrical issues
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
18 mpg
Maintenance cost
$3,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Infotainment glitches
- Transmission sensor issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2020 Audi Q7 has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera (campaign 25V900000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Software — 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 …
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — 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.…
- Forward Collision Avoidance — Sensing System — Camera — 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…
- Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — 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 inte…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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