Audi Q7 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,050 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Audi Q7, across 20 model years (2007–2026). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (320). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
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Audi Q7 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q7 year: 2007, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Q7: 320 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2018 Q7: 143 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 Q7: 95 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi Q7 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 209 | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical System problems | 204 | 17 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 167 | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 140 | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 58 | 11 | 5 |
| Power Train | 54 | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 16 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 41 | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 13 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 10 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 13 | 10 |
| Structure | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 12 | 0 |
| Wheels | 23 | 10 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 10 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Audi Q7 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2017: exterior lighting (133) · engine (60) · electrical system (53)
All Audi Q7 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 1 | 1 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2025 Q7 | 17 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Q7 | 2 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Q7 | 16 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Q7 | 20 | 3 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Q7 | 75 | 9 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Q7 | 28 | 5 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Q7 | 62 | 4 | 5★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Q7 | 143 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Q7 | 320 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Q7 | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Q7 | 45 | 2 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Q7 | 46 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Q7 | 43 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Q7 | 29 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Q7 | 23 | 4 | — | Visibility/wiper | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Q7 | 29 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Q7 | 21 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Q7 | 33 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Q7 | 95 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q7 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (95), 2017 (320), 2018 (143), 2019 (62), 2021 (75) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q7 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi Q7?
Engine, with 209 complaints across 17 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.