2020 Audi Q7 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2020 Audi Q7 belongs to a Audi Q7 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Q7 entirely. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Audi Q7.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (7), engine (6), power train (2). A representative report reads: "the first indication of an issue was oil consumption. It was using more oil than usual around the 70K mile mark. Then it started misfiring, and soon after a..." There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: 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....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,200.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,200 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | G13 |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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See full specs, parts & repair guides →Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.