Audi Q7 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Audi Q7 across 17 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “water pump” (19% of reports).
- 209engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Water pump: mentioned in 40 of 209 complaints (19%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 29 of 209 complaints (14%)
- Class action: mentioned in 15 of 209 complaints (7%)
- Safety risk: mentioned in 11 of 209 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Audi Q7 at $2,250, and half of them between $1,650 and $6,150.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 209 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Audi Q7 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 Q7 | 2 | 13% | 32,000 |
| 2022 Q7 | 9 | 45% | — |
| 2021 Q7 | 19 | 25% | — |
| 2020 Q7 | 7 | 25% | — |
| 2019 Q7 | 6 | 10% | 8,569 |
| 2018 Q7 | 38 | 27% | 17,000 |
| 2017 Q7 | 60 | 19% | 57,000 |
| 2015 Q7 | 13 | 29% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Q7 | 10 | 22% | 45,000 |
| 2013 Q7 | 11 | 26% | 82,000 |
| 2012 Q7 | 8 | 28% | 86,000 |
| 2011 Q7 | 2 | 9% | 100,350 |
| 2010 Q7 | 5 | 17% | 34,505 |
| 2009 Q7 | 3 | 14% | 82,050 |
| 2008 Q7 | 2 | 6% | 96,507 |
| 2007 Q7 | 13 | 14% | 102,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2013
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Risk: If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Our 2015 Audi Q7 start using a lot of oil under 100,000 miles. Dealership replace turbocharger oil seals but that didn't fix the issue. The engine failed oil consumption test and was told the vehicle is safe to drive but will need to add oil every 1,000 miles. Engine failed three months later…
While driving, the vehicle displayed an error message (occurring when going downhill), limited engine RPM to 1200, and illuminated a warning instructing the driver not to exceed 1200 RPM â a limp-mode condition that severely limited acceleration and the ability to maintain speed in traffic. On…
What happened: During routine service on XXX at 64,148 miles, an independent Audi specialist ([XXX], [XXX]) found low coolant, coolant leaking into the vacuum system, and coolant on the belt drive. On XXX the shop replaced the water pump, thermostat, vacuum pump, vacuum tank, and vacuum lines at a…
During summer 2026 the check-engine light on our 2019 Audi Q7 came on BEFORE its first August service/oil-change visit. The light remained on when the dealer returned the vehicle. Within days, the driver found cruise control no longer worked; it had worked before that visit. She called the dealer…
I have heard a knocking and experienced sudden loss of power while driving- not electrical loss, but vehicle suddenly slows down and unable to pick back up speed effectively creating a safety concern when driving- especially at on ramps. A warning light comes on and then it will go off randomly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Audi Q7s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 209 owner complaints about engine for the Audi Q7. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Audi Q7 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Audi Q7?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,250 (half paid between $1,650 and $6,150), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Audi Q7?
The most frequent phrase is “water pump”, in 40 of 209 complaints, followed by “oil consumption” (29).
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