2019 Audi Q7

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2019 Audi Q7 has 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (12% of all complaints), specifically: from time to time, after the auto engine shutoff engages, when i release the brake and the engine restarts, power steering isn't available for roughly 5 seconds (the car is un-steerable). this happens when the car is at a complete stop, and i'm attempting to start moving again. i've learned to put.

7 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

10 complaints

12%

• FROM TIME TO TIME, AFTER THE AUTO ENGINE SHUTOFF ENGAGES, WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE RESTARTS, POWER STEERING ISN'T AVAILABLE FOR ROUGHLY 5 SECONDS (THE CAR IS UN-STEERABLE). THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND I'M ATTEMPTING TO START MOVING AGAIN. I'VE LEARNED TO PUT
• SINCE DAY 1 OF OWNERSHIP 9/29/19 THE 2019 AUDI Q7 HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRONIC STEERING ISSUE WHERE STEERING AUTOMATICALLY BECOMES HEAVIER. THIS RESULTS IN MORE EFFORT TO EFFECTIVELY STEER THE VEHICLE. AUDI OF BEAVERTON OR WHERE THE 2019 Q7 WAS PURCHASED NEW HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX TWICE. THE S
• VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOMATIC DRIVING /LANE KEEPING SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. ON 4 OTHER OCCASIONS THE VEHICLES LANE KEEPING FAILED TO KEEP BETWEEN LANES AND INSTEAD VEAR VEHICLE IN DIFFERENT STEERING DIRECTIONS, FORCING ME TO PULL AGAINS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“FROM TIME TO TIME, AFTER THE AUTO ENGINE SHUTOFF ENGAGES, WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE RESTARTS, POWER STEERING ISN'T AVAILABLE FOR ROUGHLY 5 SECONDS (THE CAR IS UN-STEERABLE). THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND I'M ATTEMPTING TO START MOVING AGAIN. I'VE LEARNED TO PUT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

10 complaints

12%

• Rear passenger side coil spring failed during vehicle operation. Vehicle has only 61,000 miles and has never seen any heavy duty including trailering anything.
• 2019 Audi Q7 rear spring broke despite having only 28,000 miles. I heard a loud banging noise when driving on highway which I initially thought was a loose exhaust pipe. Took it to a service center which diagnosed a broken rear spring with high risk of tire puncture. Never driven off road or with
• Motor mount is leaking hydraulic fluid. Available for inspection. At around 69,000 miles this was found by an independent service center. Motor mount must be replaced. There was no knowledge other than vehicle shaking. No lights. It was detected by other issues and codes being ran.

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

“Rear passenger side coil spring failed during vehicle operation. Vehicle has only 61,000 miles and has never seen any heavy duty including trailering anything.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

9 complaints

11%

• I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR IN THE CENTER LANE ON THE INTERSTATE. SHORTLY AFTER SHIFTING THE CAR INTO SPORT MODE, THE VEHICIE HAD SEQUENTIAL MALFUNCTION NOTIFICATIONS APPEAR ON MY SCREEN. THE SPECIFIC ORDER IS DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER DUE TO THE RAPIDNESS OF THE WHOLE SITUATION. THE MAL
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 AUDI Q7. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE PARKING BRAKE AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE REAR SEAT. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO U
• BEGINNING AT 1,700 MILES (HAPPENED THREE TIMES), THEN AGAIN JUST TWO DAYS AGO AT 4,700 MILES, JUST AFTER STARTING THE CAR, THE ELECTRONIC WANING MESSAGES AND LIGHTS ON DASH WENT CRAZY. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES APPEARED IN A ROTATING SEQUENCE (1) SAFETY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (2) TIRE PRESSURE MALFUNCTION

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

“I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR IN THE CENTER LANE ON THE INTERSTATE. SHORTLY AFTER SHIFTING THE CAR INTO SPORT MODE, THE VEHICIE HAD SEQUENTIAL MALFUNCTION NOTIFICATIONS APPEAR ON MY SCREEN. THE SPECIFIC ORDER IS DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER DUE TO THE RAPIDNESS OF THE WHOLE SITUATION. THE MAL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

9 complaints

11%

• FAULTY RADAR SENSORS AND AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM ISSUES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (E.G. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, FAILURE TO ACCELERATE, JERKING, SHUDDERING, REVVING, SURGING, SLIPPING, ETC.) ENGINE PROBLEMS (E.G. LEAKS, ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHINING NOISE FROM
• FORWARD COLLISION ENGAGED ON A HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBSTACLES NEAR. BRAKES SLAMMED ON, AND VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROADWAY.
• The problem occurs when making a left-hand turn. I'm in the left-hand turn lane waiting for oncoming traffic to clear. When it is clear, I proceed with my left-hand turn. After a short distance, the Forward Collision Warning indicator flashes, the brakes are applied very hard, and the car stalls. I

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

“FAULTY RADAR SENSORS AND AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM ISSUES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (E.G. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, FAILURE TO ACCELERATE, JERKING, SHUDDERING, REVVING, SURGING, SLIPPING, ETC.) ENGINE PROBLEMS (E.G. LEAKS, ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHINING NOISE FROM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

9 complaints

11%

• The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the message “emergency vehicle malfunction" displayed and the vehicle began to sputter and hesitate before stalling. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed t
• The component that failed was the fuel level sender. The attachment shows that I had it repaired by Audi. They found low static resistance which is the same issue they recalled 46,000 other vehicles for including 2019, just not Q7. The car is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk becau
• Filling up the tank registers only half a tank. It seems similar to this recall which wasn't for my car's year. NHTSA campaign number: 22V155

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the message “emergency vehicle malfunction" displayed and the vehicle began to sputter and hesitate before stalling. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 81 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: FROM TIME TO TIME, AFTER THE AUTO ENGINE SHUTOFF ENGAGES, WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE RESTARTS, POWER STEERING ISN'T AVAILABLE FOR ROUGHLY 5 SECONDS (THE CAR IS UN-STEERABLE). THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND I'M ATTEMPTING TO START MOVING AGAIN. I'VE LEARNED TO PUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: Rear passenger side coil spring failed during vehicle operation. Vehicle has only 61,000 miles and has never seen any heavy duty including trailering anything.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR IN THE CENTER LANE ON THE INTERSTATE. SHORTLY AFTER SHIFTING THE CAR INTO SPORT MODE, THE VEHICIE HAD SEQUENTIAL MALFUNCTION NOTIFICATIONS APPEAR ON MY SCREEN. THE SPECIFIC ORDER IS DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER DUE TO THE RAPIDNESS OF THE WHOLE SITUATION. THE MAL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: FAULTY RADAR SENSORS AND AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM ISSUES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (E.G. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, FAILURE TO ACCELERATE, JERKING, SHUDDERING, REVVING, SURGING, SLIPPING, ETC.) ENGINE PROBLEMS (E.G. LEAKS, ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHINING NOISE FROM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)