2016 Audi Q7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q7 years
- Not enough data 18th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi Q7. That ranks 18th out of 20 Q7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Audi Q7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Audi Q7 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We bought a used audi q7. It is only 3 years old and has a little over 60,000 miles. The rear passenger seat belt will not latch. I have contacted audi, and they told me it is out of warranty and they are going to charge me to even look at it. I have read that the nhtsa may be able to help me have…
I would like to buy a new audi suv or other luxury brand auto this year or 2017 with complete disclosure from the automaker that the said auto does not have a takata airbag installed. Please let me know whom i may contact.
Other Audi Q7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Q7 | 17 | 2 |
| 2024 Q7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 Q7 | 16 | 3 |
| 2022 Q7 | 20 | 3 |
| 2021 Q7 | 75 | 9 |
| 2020 Q7 | 28 | 5 |
| 2019 Q7 | 62 | 4 |
| 2018 Q7 | 143 | 3 |
| 2017 Q7 | 320 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Q7 | 45 | 2 |
| 2014 Q7 | 46 | 2 |
| 2013 Q7 | 43 | 3 |
| 2012 Q7 | 29 | 4 |
| 2011 Q7 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010 Q7 | 29 | 3 |
| 2009 Q7 | 21 | 3 |
| 2008 Q7 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 Q7 | 95 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Audi Q7?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Audi Q7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q7 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.