2026 Audi Q7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q7 years
Not enough data 20th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Audi Q7. That ranks 20th out of 20 Q7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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Satellite Silver Metallic Audi Q7 4M FL2 3.0 V6 MHEV quattro. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Audi Q7 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%———
Power Train1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2026 Audi Q7 recalls (1)

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Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraDec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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.

Took my Aui Q7 in to AUDI of [XXX], on XXX for a very rough idle and surging at lights from the automatic oof/on system and the 10,000 initial service ( 8000 Mile) I was surprized when the service rep mentioned that it could be a broken motor mount as i thought it was more of a idle adjustment…

Engine · received Jul 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753503

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Audi Q7?

Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Audi Q7?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.