2020 Audi Q7 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Audi Q7, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two issues: the small portable air pump that came with the car would blow the fuse to the 12v cigarette lighter. After a new fuse is put in, this would happen on about every third or fourth time of using of the pump. I have replaced about 5 fuses already. The second issue is the squeaking of the rear brakes when backing up during cold or hot. However, it does happen more when cold/in the morning. A factory dealership had look at the issue but found nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11384175, filed 2020-12, 15,700 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and the brakes engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle in front. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back, neck, and head. Medical attention was provided. The contact received continued treatment for whiplash, migraine headaches, and chiropractic treatments. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11764109, filed 2026-09, 73,000 miles“Often gets warning about Parking Brake malfunction. Dealership already checked once and could not find the problem. Warning comes on speedometer as follows: Parking brake: malfunction! Please contact Service.”
NHTSA complaint #11600536, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036906Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025330Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 9% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q7
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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