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2020 Audi S7 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi S7, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 19, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Audi S7 recall campaigns

The 2020 Audi S7 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V900000 dated December 19, 2025.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
December 19, 2025
Potential units
356,894campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 14, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
November 21, 2022
Potential units
50,883campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 14, 2022
Potential units
47,238campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: February 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
SUSPENSION, TIRES
Report received
January 26, 2022
Potential units
31,058campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
April 26, 2021
Potential units
40,993campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 4, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
March 10, 2021
Potential units
3,421campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Audi S7?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Audi S7 campaign records are Suspension (2), Electrical System (2), Air Bags (1), Tires (1), Back Over Prevention (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Air Bags1
Tires1
Back Over Prevention1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2020 Audi S7 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the Audi S7, spanning 2013–2022; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Audi S7 model history →