Fitment notes: AGM battery required; located under passenger seat or in trunk area; start-stop system equipped
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Every control module on the 2024-2026 Audi Q7 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Engine bay, left front near brake master cylinder or under hood near ABS pump
🔧 ODIS-E/S or Autel MaxiSys Ultra with AutoAuth
⚠️ Integrated with hydraulic unit. Brake bleed required after replacement. Steering angle sensor calibration mandatory.
Adaptive Air Suspension Control Module (AAS / J197)1.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, left side behind trim panel
🔧 ODIS-E/S or Autel MaxiSys Ultra
⚠️ Optional adaptive air suspension with predictive damping. Ride height calibration required. Compressor and valve block separate components.
Central Gateway Control Module (CGW / J533)1.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +2.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind dashboard, left of steering column, or under driver footwell trim
🔧 ODIS-E/S with dealer-level security access
⚠️ Security Gateway 17+ implementation. Controls all module access. Replacement requires dealer authorization and online authentication. Critical for all other module coding.
Park Assist Control Module (PLA / J446)1.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, left or right side panel behind trim
🔧 ODIS-E/S or Autel MaxiSys Ultra
⚠️ Controls front/rear parking sensors and park steering assist (if equipped). Sensor calibration required after replacement.
Door Control Module (DCM / J386 (driver),)1.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Inside each door, behind door panel near latch
🔧 ODIS-E/S, Autel, or VCDS
⚠️ One module per door. Controls windows, mirrors, locks, puddle lights. Window initialization required after replacement.
Digital Matrix LED Control Module (DML / J745 (left), J)1.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated in each headlight assembly
🔧 ODIS-E/S
⚠️ Optional Digital Matrix LED with 1.3 million pixels per headlight. Advanced light projection and animation. Requires camera and zFAS integration. Component protection active.
Adaptive Cruise Control Radar / Front Assist Sensor (ACC / J428)1.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front bumper center, behind lower grille
🔧 ODIS-E/S + radar alignment tool
⚠️ Updated radar for enhanced ACC and Traffic Jam Assist. Radar alignment mandatory after replacement or bumper removal. Component protection active.
📍 Battery area, under rear cargo floor or passenger footwell
🔧 ODIS-E/S
⚠️ Monitors 12V battery health and charging. Enhanced battery management for start-stop and energy recuperation. Battery registration required after replacement.
Rear View Camera / Surround View Camera Control Module (KA / R189 (rear), J7)1.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear camera in tailgate handle; surround module behind MMI screen or in trunk
🔧 ODIS-E/S or Autel MaxiSys Ultra
⚠️ Surround view (360°) with 3D visualization optional. Camera calibration required. Integrated with parking aid and MMI.
Telematics Control Module / Audi Connect (TCU / J794)1.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind glove box or under rear cargo floor near spare tire
🔧 ODIS-E/S
⚠️ 5G-capable LTE module for Audi Connect services. SIM card integrated. Subscription activation required through Audi backend.
📍 Under each front seat, driver and passenger side
🔧 ODIS-E/S, Autel, or VCDS
⚠️ Memory seats standard on most trims. Massage and ventilation functions integrated. Adaptation required for seat position limits.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V900000
2025-12-19
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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · 25V777000
2025-11-12
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Consequence: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Audi Q7 3.0L Turbo V6 and can vary by trim.
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