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Audi Q7 Problems

The Audi Q7 is a luxury three-row SUV that debuted in 2007, combining premium features with practical family utility. With 2,610 complaints and no reported deaths in the NHTSA database, the Q7 has had reliability concerns typical of complex German vehicles. The 2017 model year stands out as particularly problematic, while the 2016 first-generation refresh proved more dependable.

2,610
Total Complaints
66
Total Recalls
20
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2018 2017
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2011 2016 2020

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 372
Engine 364
Exterior Lighting 306
Fuel/propulsion System 256
Unknown Or Other 208

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2026 0 1 0 0 Good
2025 36 2 0 0 Good
2024 0 3 0 0 Good
2023 46 3 0 0 Good
2022 38 3 0 0 Good
2021 202 9 18 0 Below Average
2020 50 5 0 2 Good
2019 150 4 20 0 Average
2018 334 3 16 0 Avoid
2017 770 7 18 12 Avoid
2016 4 1 0 0 Good
2015 112 2 2 0 Average
2014 130 2 8 0 Average
2013 96 3 8 2 Average
2012 82 4 6 0 Average
2011 52 4 2 0 Good
2010 88 3 0 0 Average
2009 68 3 0 2 Average
2008 88 2 6 0 Average
2007 264 2 6 2 Below Average

Audi Q7 Years to Avoid

2017, 2018, 2007

Best Audi Q7 Years

2016, 2014, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions