Medium DVSA Vehicles
Audi recalls Q7 — Software update for battery control unit
Full details on the official government website →
⚠ What You Should Do
Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Recall Details
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Vehicles affected: 586
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/441
Make: AUDI | Model: Q7
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/441.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.