Audi Q7 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2017 Audi Q7
403 complaints (504% of segment average)
Main issue: FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR MY EXACT MAKE AND MODEL BUT AUDI SAYS THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. I'M THE 2ND OWNER SO I DON'T KNOW.
2018 Audi Q7
175 complaints (219% of segment average)
Main issue: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CROSSOVER A BUSY INTERSECTION, AND TRYING TO DETERMINE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND MYSELF, THE 2018 AUDI Q7, HAS A HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS IT ACCELERATION. I HAVE HAD TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE JUST WOULD START A SLOW ACCELERATION BUT WOULD HES
2021 Audi Q7
109 complaints (136% of segment average)
Main issue: Upper dashboard display (MMI) loses power, upon reboot, audio volume comes on full power momentarily. This loud noise is both startling and distracting to the driver. The failure is sporadic and Audi has been unsuccessful in resolving the issue.
Safe to Buy
2025 Audi Q7
25 complaints — well below segment average
2023 Audi Q7
26 complaints — well below segment average
2022 Audi Q7
26 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Audi Q7
26 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Audi Q7
30 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Audi Q7
44 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Audi Q7
44 complaints — well below segment average