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...
2007-2026 · 20 model years
Audi Q7 Problems by year
Owners have filed 272 complaints about the Audi Q7 across 20 model years, and it has 32 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (95). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 272
- Recalls
- 32
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 0
Q7 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Q7 problems
Audi Q7 recalls 32
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020 Q7 vehicles. Incompatibility between the front camera control software and the heating element used for the front camera on the windshield may cause the heating element to overheat.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may...
Latest Q7 complaints
I have the same identical issue as experienced in these models but for some reason my vehicle VIN is not on the list. The problem details are below. 2007-2012 (gasoline models) and certain 2013-2015/2017 (gasoline models) Audi Q7s are covered by factory recalls for a fuel pump flange that can develop fine cracks/fissures, allowing fuel leaks and a strong fuel smell (often noticed toward the rear). This is the issue of a fuel flange/tank-related problem causing rear fuel odor. It is not a general crack in the...
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plastic fuel tank itself in most cases, but cracking of the fuel pump flange (filter housing/part of the fuel tank assembly) supplied by Continental. Leaking fuel near an ignition source raises fire risk. Only gasoline engines are affected (not TDI diesels). Key recalls * NHTSA 16V660000 (Audi code 20W9) - 2007-2012 Audi Q7 (gasoline). Dealers inspected the flange, replaced cracked ones, and applied a protective butyl rubber band/film as an interim measure when parts were limited. * NHTSA 18V818000 (Audi code 20BJ) - Follow-up for a subset of the above 2007-2012 vehicles that only received the interim butyl tape repair. The tape could be insufficient, so the flange is replaced and new protective tape applied. * NHTSA 17V298000 (Audi code 20Z8) - Expansion covering certain 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and Q7 (gasoline). Summaries often list 2013-2017 Q7; some official notices and details focus on 2013-2015 Q7 (still first-generation). Flanges are inspected/replaced if cracked, or protective film is applied.
My 2014 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI suffered a high-pressure fuel-pump failure while I was in traffic with my children in the vehicle. The check-engine light had briefly come on and then turned off. The vehicle became inoperable. An independent shop confirmed extensive metal contamination in the fuel-metering valve and injection pump using Audi TSB 2036668. The vehicle remains unrepaired and available for inspection. I am concerned this failure could cause a dangerous loss of vehicle operation in traffic.
THE VEHICLE HAS A LOUD RAW GAS SMELL
My car began leaking large amounts of fuel. Recall 20Z8 but Audi said my car wasn't eligible? Also upon starting the car driving the first few second the abs engages and slow down for around 20-30 seconds every time
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. Contact Audi of North American about the problem and ask about replacement engine because a vehicle of that type quality should not be having those type of issuea with low mileage.
Last year I bought my Audi q7 2008 3.6 v6 and This car really smells like gas so bad on the inside. It's becoming so strong my garage smells like it too and my children are complaining about headaches. I now also have an Audi q7 2013 3.0 v6 supercharge gas. And this one really has that same leaking strong gas smell. There's even mentions of it on the invoice from the shops I've been to. Sometimes I can smell it then others it's irresistible and I don't know if me and my children or others on the road or safe.
Questions about the Audi Q7
Which Audi Q7 years have the most problems?
Which Audi Q7 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Audi Q7 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (100), electrical system (54), engine & cooling (54) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA lists 32 recalls across all Audi Q7 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data