2023 Audi Q7
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 322 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 16 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Seats
3 of 16 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing barriers.
Electrical system
3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing adas.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
During a rain storm, the vehicles rear cross traffic will force the vehicle to stop when it mistakes rain for a person. We were stopped against our will for 3 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-18
Vehicle displayed a âmalfunctionâ warning followed by a notification the engine RPM would be limited to 1,200 and decelerated rapidly to 1,200 rpm and would not go past it. Vehicle would only drive at about 11-13 mph afterwards.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-20
Also filed under Engine
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-01-17Air bags23V868000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
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2024-05-08Air bags24V251000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2026-01-14Back over prevention25V900000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V868000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V251000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V900000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 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 2023 Audi Q7?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.