2014 Audi Q7

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2014 Audi Q7 has 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: car periodically stalls on accelerating from a stop, even though engine is up to normal operating temperature. car will get to approx 10-15 mph, then stall, with a complete loss of power. must push gas pedal all the way to the floor to overcome the stall, then the car leaps forward, spinning the tir.

3 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

16 complaints

25%

• CAR PERIODICALLY STALLS ON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CAR WILL GET TO APPROX 10-15 MPH, THEN STALL, WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. MUST PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO OVERCOME THE STALL, THEN THE CAR LEAPS FORWARD, SPINNING THE TIR
• I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55-75 MILES PER HOUR. I SAW AN ORANGE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE 'GLOW PLUG SYSTEM' APPEAR, WITH NO PREVIOUS WARNING. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, BUT FELT A LOSS OF POWER. THE ACCELERATOR WHEN DEPRESSED DID NOT RESPOND WITH POWER. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE OF
• HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CAR STOPPED INSTANTLY IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT START CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CAR HAS ONLY 46,XXX MILES AND THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE WITH TDI VW CARS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR PERIODICALLY STALLS ON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CAR WILL GET TO APPROX 10-15 MPH, THEN STALL, WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. MUST PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO OVERCOME THE STALL, THEN THE CAR LEAPS FORWARD, SPINNING THE TIR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

11 complaints

17%

• CAR PERIODICALLY STALLS ON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CAR WILL GET TO APPROX 10-15 MPH, THEN STALL, WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. MUST PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO OVERCOME THE STALL, THEN THE CAR LEAPS FORWARD, SPINNING THE TIR
• I HAVE A 2014 AUDI Q7 TDI AND HAVE JUST HAD THE DIESEL GATE RECALL FIX TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS. THE FIX HAS REDUCED MPG'S AND SIGNIFICANT POWER TO MY CAR. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WOULD ONLY LOSE ABOUT 2MPG BUT IT'S MORE LIKE 4-5MPG. THE POWER LOSS IS SIGNIFICANT AND MAKES THE CAR DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ESPECIAL
• THE VW/AUDI DIESEL "FIX" IS NOT WORKING AS PROMISED AND THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THIS "FIX" MAY CAUSE A SAFETY RISK TO THE PUBLIC. 2 HOURS AFTER PICKING UP MY AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI FROM THE DEALER, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO PICK UP EASTER SUPPLIES WITH MY 2 YOUNG KIDS AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF BJ'

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

11%

• I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE HATCHBACK SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED, I.E. THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THE DOOR TO THE BACK OF THE CAR OPENED ALL BY ITSELF. I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY TESTED (IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT) IF THE KEY FOB OR THE DOOR-RELEASE WILL OPERATE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (I.E. I T
• IN AUDI Q7, THERE IS A LOCK BUTTON ON THE REAR DOORS, WHICH LOCKS THE WHOLE CAR. THIS BUTTON DOES NOT GET DISABLED WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. A CHILD SEATED IN A REAR SEAT CAN KICK THE BUTTON AND EASILY LOCK THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, IF THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE CAR WITH KEYS INSIDE THE CAR.
• RANDOMLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, THE WHEEL WILL TURN TO THE RIGHT 90 DEGREES, YET THE CAR WOULD GO STRAIGHT. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING TOO. THE WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT 90 DEGREES, YET THE CAR GO STRAIGHT. YOU HAVE TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO STRAIGHT. DEALER SAYS NOT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE HATCHBACK SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED, I.E. THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THE DOOR TO THE BACK OF THE CAR OPENED ALL BY ITSELF. I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY TESTED (IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT) IF THE KEY FOB OR THE DOOR-RELEASE WILL OPERATE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (I.E. I T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

6 complaints

• I BOUGHT MY AUDI Q7 CERTIFIED PRE OWNED FROM AN AUDI DEALERSHIP. SOON AFTER I GOT IT I REALIZED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SOMETIMES GOT STUCK ON A FAST ACCELERATION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK FOR A RECALL AND ALSO TOOK IT IN FOR EVALUATION. THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE FLOOR M
• IN JANUARY 2019, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON CA 110 IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH, THE AUDI Q7 TDI'S GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST ACCELERATION AND A FEW MINUTES LATER, MY ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I WAS STUCK IN THE LEFT LANE. I HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAVE CHP STOP ALL TRAFFIC AND PUSH MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER
• CAR SELF ACCELERATED WHILE PARKING INTO A SPACE. IT IS A TDI VERSION WHICH HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR A RECALL MODIFICATION TO COMPUTER THAT SAME WEEK. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT A UNDER 5 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH RPM, JUMPED A CURB AND STRUCK A POLE. 4 PEOPLE EXPERIENC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I BOUGHT MY AUDI Q7 CERTIFIED PRE OWNED FROM AN AUDI DEALERSHIP. SOON AFTER I GOT IT I REALIZED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SOMETIMES GOT STUCK ON A FAST ACCELERATION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK FOR A RECALL AND ALSO TOOK IT IN FOR EVALUATION. THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE FLOOR M”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
• PASSENGER SIDE WIPER FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN. APPEARS MANY AUDI Q7 OWNERS EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE. NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WHEN WIPER FAILED, I HAD FAMILY IN MY CAR AND I LOST VISIBILTY ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND HARM TO MY FAMILY FOR A RECURRING ISSUE
• DURING A HEAVY RAIN, THE TWO WIPERS LOCKED EACH OTHER UP, THE DRIVER SIDE MOVED DOWN BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT, CAUSE THE LOCKED UP, PUTTING ME IN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION, LUCKILY, IT WAS A OVERPASS NEAR BY AND I STAYED THERE UNTIL THE RAIN WAS STOPPED. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE BLUEGRASS AUDI IN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 65 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: CAR PERIODICALLY STALLS ON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CAR WILL GET TO APPROX 10-15 MPH, THEN STALL, WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. MUST PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO OVERCOME THE STALL, THEN THE CAR LEAPS FORWARD, SPINNING THE TIR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: CAR PERIODICALLY STALLS ON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, EVEN THOUGH ENGINE IS UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CAR WILL GET TO APPROX 10-15 MPH, THEN STALL, WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. MUST PUSH GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO OVERCOME THE STALL, THEN THE CAR LEAPS FORWARD, SPINNING THE TIR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN ROAD WHEN THE HATCHBACK SPONTANEOUSLY OPENED, I.E. THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THE DOOR TO THE BACK OF THE CAR OPENED ALL BY ITSELF. I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY TESTED (IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT) IF THE KEY FOB OR THE DOOR-RELEASE WILL OPERATE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (I.E. I T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I BOUGHT MY AUDI Q7 CERTIFIED PRE OWNED FROM AN AUDI DEALERSHIP. SOON AFTER I GOT IT I REALIZED THAT THE ACCELERATOR SOMETIMES GOT STUCK ON A FAST ACCELERATION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK FOR A RECALL AND ALSO TOOK IT IN FOR EVALUATION. THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE FLOOR M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)