Audi Q7 years to avoid
More than twice the Q7's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi Q7 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Audi Q7 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi Q7 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine226
- Electrical206
- Fuel system172
- Lights170
- Driver assistance68
- Suspension67
- Brakes62
- Steering58
- Transmission54
- Visibility53
- Acceleration35
- Body26
Most reported problems on the Audi Q7
Audi Q7 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 17 | Driver assistance | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 16 | Driver assistance | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 80 | 20 | Engine | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 39 | 75 | Electrical | 52,000 | 9 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 74 | 29 | Electrical | 70,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 50 | 63 | Driver assistance | 13,500 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 21 | 144 | Engine | 15,800 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 5 | 323 | Lights | 34,000 | 7 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 95 | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 63 | 46 | Engine | 53,500 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 63 | 46 | Fuel system | 50,150 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 54 | 44 | Fuel system | 74,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 76 | 29 | Fuel system | 83,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 75 | 23 | Visibility | 90,700 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 77 | 29 | Fuel system | 54,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 82 | 21 | Fuel system | 90,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 74 | 33 | Fuel system | 75,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 36 | 95 | Electrical | 79,800 | 3 | 2 | Avoid |
Recalls 32
Audi Q7 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Audi Q7
What years of the Audi Q7 should you avoid?
2007, 2017, 2018 and 2021. Each has more than twice the Audi Q7's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 323, mostly about lights and engine.
What is the best year for a used Audi Q7?
2022, 2009 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (20, 21 and 23).
What is the most common problem with the Audi Q7?
Engine, with 226 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (206) and fuel system (172).
How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?
32 recalls between 2007 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 9.
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