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2020 Audi S7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 3
Latest campaign: Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Nov 21, 2022	22V861000 22V155000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 19, 2025	25V900000
Tires	1	Jan 26, 2022	22V034000
Suspension	1	Apr 26, 2021	21V295000
Air bags	1	Mar 10, 2021	21V159000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 19, 202525V900000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V900000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
Nov 21, 202222V861000	Electrical system A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V861000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down. Risk A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2. Campaign NHTSA 22V861000 · Nov 21, 2022
Mar 14, 202222V155000	Electrical system: instrument panel fuel gauge An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V155000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. Risk An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN. Campaign NHTSA 22V155000 · Mar 14, 2022
Jan 26, 202222V034000	Tires Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V034000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed. Risk Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5. Campaign NHTSA 22V034000 · Jan 26, 2022
Apr 26, 202121V295000	Suspension: rear axle A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V295000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. Risk A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1. Campaign NHTSA 21V295000 · Apr 26, 2021
Mar 10, 202121V159000	Air bags An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V159000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly. Risk An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2. Campaign NHTSA 21V159000 · Mar 10, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

3Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	2	67
Steering	1	33
Vehicle speed control	1	33
Power train	1	33
Engine	1	33
Fuel/propulsion system	1	33

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“TODAY, I was driving my vehicle when I got multiple warnings including a “electrical failure, ABS failure, start stop failure.” I was on a stretch of road where I could not safely remove myself from traffic and was…”
Filed 10/17/2023 · ODI 11550486
Power train
“On 10/9/2023, the starter generator failed causing the vehicle to stop and shut down while driving and completely break down. I was not able to move the vehicle or shift it into park.”
Filed 10/10/2023 · ODI 11549196
Fuel/propulsion system
“I have been trying to get this recall remedied since 4/1/22 to no avail. I have been stranded on the side of a busy highway due to the fuel indicator reading 1/3 full but the fuel tank was actually empty.”
Filed 01/13/2023 · ODI 11501723

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2020 Audi S7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi S7 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi S7. The most recent, 25V900000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Audi S7 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), tires (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Audi S7?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Audi S7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Electrical system

Electrical system: instrument panel fuel gauge

Tires

Suspension: rear axle

Air bags