MYRModel Year Report

2016 Audi Q7

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2016 Audi Q7
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:24.207Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi Q7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2007: 95 complaints 2007 2008: 33 complaints 2009: 21 complaints 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 41 complaints 2013 2014: 45 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 319 complaints 2018: 142 complaints 2019: 61 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 18 complaints 2022 2023: 16 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 16 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2016: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
200795
200833
200921
201029
201123
201229
201341
201445
201544
20162
2017319
2018142
201961
202026
202171
202218
202316
20242
202516
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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WE BOUGHT A USED AUDI Q7. IT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS A LITTLE OVER 60,000 MILES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. I HAVE CONTACTED AUDI, AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY ARE GOING TO CHARGE ME TO EVEN LOOK AT IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181108

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

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I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A NEW AUDI SUV OR OTHER LUXURY BRAND AUTO THIS YEAR OR 2017 WITH COMPLETE DISCLOSURE FROM THE AUTOMAKER THAT THE SAID AUTO DOES NOT HAVE A TAKATA AIRBAG INSTALLED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHOM I MAY CONTACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161005

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190228 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Campaign 19V035000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V035000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2018 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Audi Q7 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q7?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Audi Q7 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.