DecodedCars2023 Audi SQ7
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 17 combined · 14 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- 199.2 in
- Curb weight
- 5,280 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 31 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 Audi SQ7 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 199 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,280 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 10% worse than the 2023 standard SUV average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2023
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 SQ7 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 SQ7 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 199.2 in | 77.6 in | 68.5 in | 117.7 in | 65.4 / 65.4 in | 5,280 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 17 | -10% | $4,850 | 532 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 Audi SQ7.
Similar 2023 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi SQ7 (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 17 |
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2023 BMW X5 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Audi Q7 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | 348 mi | Not rated | 17 |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 19, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Apr 3, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
- Risk
- A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Not every 2023 Audi SQ7 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2023 Audi SQ7 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2023 Audi SQ7 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Audi SQ7. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other SQ7 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →