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Audi Q7

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

1,027

Active records

Recalls

32

Active records

TSBs

3,848

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

96

Crashes

33

Fires

7

Top reported issues — Audi Q7

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Condition issue

334

Operating state

211

Fluid issue

206

Reporting mechanism

205

Lighting behavior

112

Engine behavior

86

Performance issue

81

Driver assistance issue

80

Noise

74

Braking behavior

57

Steering behavior

50

Smell

47

Safety restraint issue

43

Infotainment behavior

42

Thermal issue

38

Electrical issue

32

Access/entry issue

31

Vibration/harshness

30

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

28

Starting behavior

23

Powering on/off behavior

20

Safety restraint behavior

20

Recent change

14

Ride/handling behavior

11

Communication/network issue

5

HVAC behavior

5

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 18, 2026


Rear sensors failed for Blind Spot Warning, Parking Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning and possibly other safety functions have failed on this car twice now since it was purchased. This is known issue and if the car is out of warranty Audi will not cover this very expensive repair for important safety features. Quote from Go Parts website: TSB: Rear Parking Sensor Brackets Detaching A widespread known issue for the 2020-2024 Audi Q7 is the failure of the adhesive that holds the rear…

2021 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 11, 2026


waterpump is leaking- known issue that is currently being investigated for class action lawsuit. My car is now out of warranty.

2021 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 7, 2026


On startup, the instrument cluster (Audi Virtual Cockpit) takes an abnormally long time to illuminate. When it does come on, the check engine light and multiple other warning indicators are illuminated. First noticed about a month ago when the panel with the speed indicator wouldn't light up or took a long time to illuminate. I took the car to three dealerships before Audi mentioned that this is a manufacturing issue. The vehicle was taken to Jim Ellis Audi, Marietta, GA (Repair Order…

2008 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 6, 2026


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…

2022 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 5, 2026


car in question is a 2022 Audi q7 55 tfsi - 3.0 turbo - 40k miles 2 owner. serviced at Audi since new. under warranty until 50k car throws a p0299 code - turbo underboost condition present - coolant migration from a faulty VW/AUDI water pump is sending coolant into vacuum lines causing catastrophic engine issues - car can not be driven. Audi will not fix under warranty and is trying to charge 5,800$ to replace waterpump/ associated lines. tells me the warranty is for some items and not…

2013 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 31, 2026


On XXX, I was driving northbound on US-101 from [XXX] to [XXX] to pick up a family member for an appointment. The vehicle had been operating normally at freeway speed. As traffic slowed for a construction zone near Summerland, I intentionally reduced speed to approximately 20 mph. At that point, I heard a sudden abnormal rotational mechanical noise from the engine compartment, best described as a flapping or rubbing sound. The noise had not been present earlier during the drive. Within…

2017 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 31, 2026


My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a System Malfunction warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling. This same malfunction has occurred at least 3 separate times over the past few years. Each time, a repair shop diagnosed and replaced faulty ignition coils, and the vehicle ran normally for a period of time before the identical malfunction returned. The vehicle is currently inoperable due to the most recent…

2022 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 31, 2026


My 2022 Audi Q7 experienced an internal water pump seal failure that allowed engine coolant to migrate into the vehicle’s vacuum system, contaminating the vacuum reservoir, valve, and connected lines. This is a known failure pattern affecting Audi/Volkswagen vehicles equipped with the 2.9T/3.0T EA839 engine family, where the water pump’s internal design allows coolant to be drawn into the vacuum circuit undetected, since the leak is internal and not visible externally. This can affect brake…

2025 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 31, 2026


1 injured
Crash

4/30/26 I came home, parked in my driveway, got out of the car and opened the left back door to get my handicapped son out of the car. He wanted his talker from his backpack(he is nonverbal), so I sat next to him on the back seat and gave him the talker. Then I got out of the car and helped him to get out, closed the left rear door and turned towards my house holding his hand. At that point my mother who got out of the house because she saw us coming started yelling that the car is moving. I…

2026 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 29, 2026


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. They did find the driver side mount was broken and replaced it under warranty. Received the car back on the 9th, but the car was again idling very roughly, took it back immediatley. they replaced the…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.