DecodedCars2025 Audi SQ7
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 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 · 15 city / 21 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
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 14% below the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 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 (15 city / 21 highway), 14% worse than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 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 and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 SQ7 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 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 | 15 / 21 / 17 | -14% | $4,850 | 524 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 15.7% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ7 (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 329 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Sep 24, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V637000 · 1 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. The one affected vehicle was repaired. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23HD. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Not every 2025 Audi SQ7 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi SQ7 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Steering — 1 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 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 →