Audi Q7 (2018-2020): Structure
Recall 20V658000 · Oct 27, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
94,144
vehicles affected
94,144
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V658000
- Date
- Oct 27, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 94,144
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V658000?
1 model: Audi Q7 (2018-2020), about 94,144 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V658000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.