2021-2024 Audi Q7 Parts Return Communication
This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 11002296, informs Audi dealers about a special notice concerning the return of specific body structure parts for 2021-2024 Audi Q7 vehicles.
Also applies to
- Audi Q7
- 2022–2024
Audi has issued a manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 11002296, specifically for dealers concerning certain parts for the 2021-2024 Audi Q7. This communication is an internal notice, not a recall or a direct action item for vehicle owners. The primary purpose of this 2021 Audi Q7 manufacturer_communication is to manage the return of specific components from dealer inventory.
Purpose of the Communication
This special notice serves to inform Audi dealerships about criteria for returning certain listed parts. Dealers are instructed to identify and return these parts if they meet the specified conditions. This process is typically related to inventory management, quality control, or updates in part specifications.
Affected Components
The manufacturer communication specifically references components related to the vehicle's "STRUCTURE:BODY." While the exact parts are not detailed in the summary, this indicates that the notice pertains to structural elements or body panels of the Audi Q7. This type of communication helps ensure that only compliant and correct parts are used for service and repairs.
What This Means for Owners
This 2021 Audi Q7 manufacturer_communication is directed at dealerships and does not require any immediate action from vehicle owners. It is an internal process for managing parts inventory. Owners of 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 Audi Q7 vehicles are not expected to receive a direct notification or need to bring their vehicle in for service based solely on this communication. If there were a safety defect or non-compliance issue requiring owner action, it would typically be issued as a recall.
Source: NHTSA ID 11002296
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the NHTSA ID 11002296 communication about?
- NHTSA ID 11002296 is an Audi manufacturer communication informing dealers about the return of specific body structure parts for 2021-2024 Audi Q7 vehicles based on certain criteria.
- Does this communication affect my 2021 Audi Q7?
- This communication is an internal notice for Audi dealerships regarding parts inventory. It does not require any direct action from owners of 2021-2024 Audi Q7 vehicles.
- What kind of parts are involved in this manufacturer communication?
- The communication pertains to components categorized under "STRUCTURE:BODY," indicating parts related to the vehicle's structural integrity or body panels for the Audi Q7.
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.
Structure, the system this article covers, accounts for 26 of 1,059 complaints (2%).
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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