2021 Audi Q7/SQ7 Delivery Guidelines Update
Audi has issued updated delivery guidelines for the 2021 Q7 and SQ7 models. This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10177280, outlines revisions to the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and customer orientation process, including specific changes to infotainment and driver assistance feature…

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Audi has released updated delivery guidelines for its 2021 Q7 and SQ7 models, outlined in manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10177280. These guidelines provide a comprehensive checklist for dealers to ensure vehicles are properly prepared and customers are thoroughly oriented before taking delivery. The document, effective July 9, 2020, and designated Version 1.1, highlights specific revisions to infotainment and driver assistance sections.
This 2021 Audi Q7 manufacturer communication serves as a crucial reference for dealership personnel, ensuring a consistent and high-quality customer experience. It covers everything from initial vehicle inspection to detailed explanations of complex vehicle systems.
Delivery Inspection Checklist
Before customer delivery, dealers must complete a thorough inspection. This includes verifying final vehicle quality, inspecting the exterior for any damage, and confirming all specified accessories are installed. The interior must be checked for cleanliness and damage, with floor mats securely locked in place. Tire pressures need to be set to
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What Audi Q7 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 20 model years.
- 1,059
- Owner complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 4,035
- Service bulletins
- 35
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 98
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
75 complaints, the 4th most of 20 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries for this year, which also has 9 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 3 of 1,059 complaints (0%).
Complaints by model year
| 2007 | 95 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 33 | |
| 2013 | 44 | |
| 2014 | 46 | |
| 2015 | 46 | |
| 2017 | 323 | |
| 2018 | 144 | |
| 2019 | 63 | |
| 2020 | 29 | |
| 2021 | 75 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 211
- Electrical System — 206
- Exterior Lighting — 170
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 142
- Suspension — 67
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 25V900000 — Back Over Prevention (Dec 2025)
- 25V201000 — Electrical System (Mar 2025)
- 22V742000 — Back Over Prevention (Oct 2022)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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