The Q7 has standard side curtain airbags for all three rows, side-impact airbags for the front seats, and an electronic stability system. Optional safety equipment includes a radar-supported adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, and a lane help program that ensures the Q7 stays in its lane.
| Standard Specs and Dimensions |
| Four-wheel ABS brakes | Standard |
| 4 ABS channels | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Four-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Spare tire mounted inside under cargo | Standard |
| Driver and passenger front-impact airbags | Standard |
| Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Sideguard curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag | Standard |
| Rear side-impact-impact airbag | Available |
| Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts | Standard |
| Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners | Standard |
| 3 point rear center seatbelt | Standard |
| Side-impact bars | Standard |
| Remote activated perimeter/approach lights | Standard |
| Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors | Standard |
| Rear child safety locks | Standard |
| Ignition disable | Standard |
| Security system | Standard |
| Panic alarm | Standard |
| Stability control with anti-roll control | Standard |
| ABS and driveline traction control | Standard |
| Manual front head restraints | Standard |
| Adjustable front head restraints with tilt | Standard |
| Anti-whiplash front head restraints | Standard |
| 3 (2) adjustable rear head restraints | Available |
| 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints | Standard |
