Q7 (4L)
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Complaints by Engine Code
3.6-V6-Gas
3.6L 6-cyl / 280 hpView details
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3.0T TDI
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo / 280 hpView details
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3.0-V6-Diesel
3.0L 6-cyl / 225 hpView details
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3.0T
3.0L 6-cyl / 272 hpView details
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4.2-V8-Gas
4.2L 8-cyl / 350 hpView details
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Audi Q7 Unidentified Engine
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TDI
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo / 225 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Audi Q7, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2007-2015 Audi Q7
On a used 2007-2015 Audi Q7, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (128), the engine (74) and the electrical system (67). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 67 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Recalls (7)
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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
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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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2007-2015 Audi Q7 complaints?
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2015 Audi Q7. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2015 Audi Q7. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA has 361 owner complaints on file for the 2007-2015 Audi Q7 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2007-2015 Audi Q7?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2007-2015 Audi Q7 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Audi Q7?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Q7?
The 2015 Audi Q7 received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 361 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.