2019 Audi Q7

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2019 Audi Q7
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:44.407Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 61 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	95
2008	32
2009	21
2010	29
2011	23
2012	29
2013	38
2014	44
2015	44
2016	2
2017	316
2018	139
2019	61
2020	25
2021	67
2022	16
2023	16
2024	1
2025	13
2026	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 16%

16% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WHILE TURNING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY AT A LOW SPEED, MY SON SAID THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP (IT STIFFENED TO THE POINT OF NO MOVEMENT) AND HE COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL.*DT CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201012

VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOMATIC DRIVING /LANE KEEPING SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200816

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190318 — suspension

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Campaign 19V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200319 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ.

Campaign 20V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200331 — steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Campaign 20V149000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201117 — structure

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.

Campaign 20V658000 — check if this car was fixed