- The 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Audi Q7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Audi Q7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2019 for the fuel rail.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Q7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Audi Q7 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2016 Audi Q7 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi Q7: every year compared
All Q7 years2016 Audi Q7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi Q7 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 378 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Acura RDX | 41 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Infiniti QX60 | 29 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche Macan | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover | 0 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 0 | 11 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Audi Q5 | 0 | 5 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Audi Q7
Does the 2016 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Audi Q7: fuel rail (January 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Audi Q7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Audi Q7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi Q7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi Q7 years have the most complaints?
2007 (95), 2014 (48), 2015 (46). See every Audi Q7 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Audi Q7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data