Audi Q7 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 748 owner complaints and 31 recalls on file for the Audi Q7 (2007–2026). The 2017 Q7 has the most serious complaints, most often about lighting.
- Complaints
- 748
- Recalls
- 31
- Model years
- 20
- Worst year
- 2017
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Audi Q7 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2017 Audi Q7 — 277 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Lighting
- 2018 Audi Q7 — 119 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
- 2021 Audi Q7 — 75 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2019 Audi Q7 — 59 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Suspension
- 2020 Audi Q7 — 28 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (0 complaints).
Every Audi Q7 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2025 Q7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2024 Q7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2023 Q7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2022 Q7 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Engine |
| 2021 Q7 | 75 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | Electrical System |
| 2020 Q7 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | Electrical System |
| 2019 Q7 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Suspension |
| 2018 Q7 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Engine |
| 2017 Q7 | 277 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | Lighting |
| 2016 Q7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Q7 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Engine |
| 2014 Q7 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2013 Q7 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 3 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2012 Q7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2011 Q7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2010 Q7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2009 Q7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2008 Q7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2007 Q7 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
Most common Audi Q7 problem areas (all years)
- Engine169 complaints
- Lighting161 complaints
- Electrical System147 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion91 complaints
- Suspension62 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech54 complaints
- Steering43 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain39 complaints
- Brakes34 complaints
- Wheels & Tires19 complaints
Complaint trend
Audi Q7 recalls
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An overheated heating element can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Risk: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Other Audi models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology