Audi Q7 Recall R/2016/220: Third Row Seats May Deform In Event Of A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 6,775
- vehicles in the UK
- 72F8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q7 vehicles built between 1 May 2015 and 30 September 2016. On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: a support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THIRD ROW SEATS MAY DEFORM IN EVENT OF A COLLISION Defect: On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident. Remedy: A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: third row seats may deform in event of a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
Are You Affected?
Q7 built between 1 May 2015 and 30 September 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 6,775 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 72F8 or the DVSA reference R/2016/220. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2016/144 on 27 Jun 2016, for sunroof glass may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2016/294 on 26 Jan 2017, for front backrest may not perform correctly. You can also see every Audi recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/220, launched 23 September 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.