What breaks most · 2007 to 2019 model years
Audi Q7 problems by year
Owners have filed 256 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Audi Q7 across model years 2007 to 2019. Three years stand out: 2007 for electrical system complaints, 2017 for brakes complaints and 2008 for fuel system complaints. The quietest years are 2016, 2012 and 2011.
- Years to check closely: 2007, 2017, 2008
- Fewest complaints: 2016, 2012, 2011
- Complaints on file
- 2562007 to 2019, all trims
- Worst year
- 200772 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 91 fires · 13 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 50kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 42Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1 | 3 | Electrical system (28) | |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | Fuel system (9) | |
| 13 | 0 | 3 | Fuel system (3) | |
| 15 | 0 | 3 | Fuel System, Diesel (7) | |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | Wipers and visibility (3) | |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | Fuel system (4) | |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | Wipers and visibility (6) | |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | Electrical system (5) | |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | Unknown or other (5) | |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | Seat belts (1) | |
| 35 | 2 | 7 | Brakes (8) | |
| 15 | 2 | 3 | Unknown or other (5) | |
| 1 | 0 | 4 | Brakes (1) |
What fails on the 2007 Audi Q7
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 39% |
28 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 24% |
17 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 15% |
11 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 8% |
6 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
| Unknown or other | 7% |
5 | 1 | — |
| Stability controlABS and wheel speed sensors | 6% |
4 | 0 | Shop stability control parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 6% |
4 | 0 | Shop all visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 6% |
4 | 0 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2007 Audi Q7 |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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There is a steering lock problem. I was told that the steering could lock while driving. This is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed. The scanner reads "steering lock actuator". Please have this issue addressed.
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Brakes have been squeaking/screeching loudly when braking, backing up, or driving slowly and slowly stopping. Audi states they are aware of the situation and working on a solution.
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My car has a recall for a fuel tank flange and the dealer has been telling me since december 2016 that the parts are not in stock. I'm getting the run-around, either your recall is bs or they are ignoring me. Which is it?
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Audi Q7 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2007, 2017, 2008 carry the most filings on the Audi Q7. The 2007 alone has 72 complaints, led by electrical system.
What is the most common Audi Q7 problem?
On the 2007 model year, the most-reported component is electrical system with 28 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Audi Q7 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Audi Q7 complaints that include mileage is about 50,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.