Audi Q7 service schedule
Use the manufacturer schedule for your exact engine and year, then log every service with mileage in The Owners Club so intervals and Full Service History stay proven.
Official schedule
We don't have an official schedule URL for this model yet. Follow your handbook / dealer interval and record each service in your digital garage.
UK service interval
Audi Q7 service follows Audi Fixed or Flexible programmes by market, generation (4L / 4M), model year, engine code and transmission — there is no single universal Q7 interval. SQ7 is a performance derivative; hybrid quattro and TFSI e are separate electrified families. The 2019/2020 update does not invent a new generation matrix. Air suspension, seating and towing are equipment/VIN fields. Timing-system type must be resolved from the exact engine code. VIN / handbook remains authoritative.
Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
| Service | Miles | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled service — Audi Fixed / Flexible | Per Audi VIN schedule | Per MMI / handbook | Fixed vs Flexible and mile/month limits vary by market, generation and powertrain. Confirm dealer system / handbook for this VIN — do not copy one UK row to every Q7. |
| Engine oil & filter | Per Fixed/Flexible | Per programme | Oil grade and capacity are engine-code and generation specific. Keep invoices. |
| Timing system inspection / replacement | Engine-code specific | Engine-code specific | Belt vs chain designs differ by engine family and code across 4L/4M. Record type + invoices — never assume one Q7 rule. |
| Spark plugs (petrol) / fuel filter (diesel) | Per handbook | Per handbook | Petrol TFSI / diesel TDI / SQ7 — confirm interval for this code. |
| Air filter / cabin filter | — | Often annually / per handbook | Typical annual habit — confirm VIN. |
| Brake fluid | — | Per handbook (often ~24 months) | Calendar item — confirm market schedule. |
| Tiptronic / automatic service (where specified) | Per gearbox & handbook | Per gearbox & handbook | 6-speed and 8-speed tiptronic are different families — keep gearbox-code evidence. |
| quattro / driveline service (where fitted) | Per handbook | Per handbook | Architecture changed across generations. Log dedicated fluid work separately. |
| Air suspension (where fitted) | — | As required / on symptoms | Not every Q7 has air suspension. Compressor, bags, valves, sensors — log with mileage. |
| PHEV HV / charging checks (TFSI e) | Per PHEV handbook | Per PHEV handbook | Keep 4M TFSI e separate from 4L hybrid quattro. Confirm net battery, AC charging and combustion schedule for this VIN. V2 will deepen PHEV infrastructure. |
| Towing equipment (where fitted) | — | As required | Capacity and nose weight are VIN/spec dependent — never invent a universal figure. |
| 12V battery test | — | At every service, or sooner if symptoms | MMI / ADAS / digital cockpit cars are sensitive to weak 12V — PHEVs too. |
| Recall / campaign check | — | At every service | VIN- and market-specific — never assume one country’s recall is global. |
Model years
- 4L — first generation (2005–2015): Longitudinal premium SUV architecture. Petrol/diesel incl. V12 TDI specialist. Q7 hybrid quattro belongs here. Air suspension on selected versions. Do not merge 4L checklists into 4M.
- 4M — second generation (2015–present): MLB / MLB evo. Includes SQ7 and Q7 TFSI e. Remains the current generation after the 2019/2020 major update and later technology refreshes.
- 2019/2020 major update: Equipment, exterior and technology refresh within 4M. Log as facelift / model year — never invent a new generation.
- SQ7 / hybrid families / equipment: SQ7 = performance under 4M. hybrid quattro ≠ TFSI e. Air suspension, seating and towing are equipment/VIN fields.
UK notes
- Never hardcode one interval, timing claim or towing figure for every Q7 — market, generation and engine code decide.
- Fixed/Flexible programmes are manufacturer framing — confirm VIN.
- SQ7 is not a separate generation tree.
- Do not merge hybrid quattro and TFSI e service rows.
- Air suspension and seven-seat layouts are not universal.
- Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work. Legal note: Service intervals and specifications shown are indicative and collected from public or community sources. Official schedules may vary by model year, engine code, market, or dealer updates. Always verify the vehicle handbook (VIN) or consult an authorised dealer before work.
FAQ
- How often should you service an Audi Q7?
- It depends on market, generation, model year, engine code, transmission and whether the car is on Fixed or Flexible service. Always verify the VIN-specific Audi schedule — there is no single universal Q7 interval.
- Does every Q7 have a timing belt?
- No. Timing-system design varies by engine code and generation. Record the engine code and any belt/chain invoices before associating a theme with a vehicle.
- Is the 2020 update a new generation?
- No. The major 2019/2020 update remains within the second-generation 4M family.
- How do I prove service history for a Q7?
- Log generation (4L / 4M), hybrid/PHEV/performance identity, engine code, transmission, drive type, air suspension, seating, towing, dates, mileage, invoices, inspections and recalls — a stamp book alone is incomplete.
Official sources
Never miss an interval
Add your Q7 to The Owners Club and set reminders for oil, Haldex, DSG fluid or cambelt — with mileage attached to every job.