NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q7
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi Q7 is a three-row luxury midsize SUV aimed squarely at premium family buyers who want European refinement alongside genuine passenger capacity. Competing against the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Q7 positions itself as a sophisticated daily driver with room for seven. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years, giving shoppers a thorough look at its safety track record across a meaningful stretch of production.
The 2025 Audi Q7 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Q7 for its composed, upscale driving character and well-appointed interior that sets a high bar in the three-row luxury SUV segment. Most acknowledge that the third row is better suited to children than adults. The ride quality and technology integration tend to draw consistent approval, while some reviewers note the complexity of its infotainment and driver-assistance systems as a learning curve.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20059
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
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.
Reported 2025-12-19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE25V777000
Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Reported 2025-11-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.