TSB: AUDI Q7, SQ7 (2017–2022)

Bulletin A7220292060719_1 — October 5, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDA7220292060719_1
ManufacturerAUDI
ModelsQ7, SQ7
Model Years2017–2022
Date IssuedOctober 5, 2020
Date Added to NHTSANovember 5, 2020
ComponentSEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Vehicles Affected27 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This bulletin contains repair instructions for second row seat squeaks, rattles or buzzes.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
AUDI Q7 2022 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI Q7 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2022 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI SQ7 2022 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI SQ7 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI SQ7 2022 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2021 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI SQ7 2021 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI SQ7 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI SQ7 2021 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI Q7 2020 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI SQ7 2020 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI SQ7 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI SQ7 2020 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2019 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2019 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI Q7 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2018 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI Q7 2018 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
AUDI Q7 2017 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI Q7 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDI Q7 2017 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Related AUDI Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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A7 2019 LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, A...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized AUDI dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (A7220292060719_1) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.