2021 Audi SQ7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,270miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Audi SQ7, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,270 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical System). The contact scheduled an appointment with a local dealer; however, the dealer advised the contact that the USB ports needed to be repaired to complete the recall repair. The contact had never used the ports and was unaware of the failure prior to the recall notification. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11712409, filed 2026-01, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ7. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the instrument cluster became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657203, filed 2025-04, 44,540 miles“The presense and parking and lane change and rear warning lights go on. Have had the sensors changed and recalibrated. Been to dealership 3 times without a solution. Not sure if the system is functioning or not as is sporadic”
NHTSA complaint #11653556, filed 2025-04Related recalls
- 25V201000Mar 31, 2025Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7…Covers: Audi SQ7 2021, Q8 2021, A6 Allroad 2021 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038127Sep 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
- 11038030Sep 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038040Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist.
- 11038029Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement.
- 11038028Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems.
- 11038061Sep 2, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.
- 11036973Aug 27, 2026This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
- 11036910Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
- 11036905Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2021 Audi SQ7
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Audi SQ7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology