Audi Q7 Lemon Law

The Audi Q7 was recalled because the infotainment main unit can be damaged, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display — a backup-camera failure that can increase the risk of a collision. Q7 owners also report broader infotainment glitches, electrical faults, and, on some engines, oil-consumption and drivability complaints.

Recurring problems in a technology-heavy luxury SUV can substantially impair its use, value, or safety.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Q7 is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Audi paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Q7 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Audi Q7 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Audi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.